Lecturer in Social Justice

Job title:

Lecturer in Social Justice

Company

King’s College London

Job description

Job id: 088645. Salary: £40,386 – £57,353 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.Posted: 29 April 2024. Closing date: 19 May 2024.Business unit: Social Science & Public Policy. Department: Education, Communication & Society.Contact details: Professor Liviu Matei. Liviu.Matei@kcl.ac.ukLocation: Waterloo Campus. Category: Academic & Teaching.Job descriptionWe are seeking to recruit a social science scholar with teaching and research interests in anthropology, sociology, social policy or a closely allied field to teach on our and other programmes as appropriate and to conduct high quality research.They will have interests and a track record that enable them to convene and which are optional modules on the BA Social Sciences.The successful candidate will have strong teamworking skills, proven teaching ability and an interest in and expertise relevant to enquiry-based, participatory and critical pedagogies. They should also have a proven interest and track record in research.They will be a member of the friendly and vibrant (CPPR) within the School of Education, Communication and Society, which is a School in the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy.Ideally, they will have interests that strengthen the existing programmes of work in CPPR. For example, candidates may have particular expertise in race and racism, decoloniality, or inequalities of gender, class, sexuality or disability.The post is maternity cover and offered on our academic education pathway.We particularly welcome candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to reflect the community we serve.This post will be offered on an a fixed-term maternity cover until July 2025This is a full-time post – 100% full time equivalentKey responsibilitiesThe post holder will be expected to contribute to the academic life and culture of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) and the wider School, including by:

• Contributing to teaching and module leadership on the

. This will include convening the optional modules, e and , and contributing to teaching on the core module, Understanding the Social World * Contributing to other programmes as required

• Acting as Personal Tutor to students
• Conducting high quality research and knowledge exchange activities
• Promoting and marketing the work of the School
• Contributing to the smooth running of the School by taking on organisational responsibilities as directed by the Head of School,

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.Skills, knowledge, and experienceEssential Criteria * PhD in relevant area

• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Strong teamworking skills and a commitment to inclusive and democratic ways of working
• Expertise in anthropology, sociology, social policy or a closely allied field, with a strong interest in social justice and applied social science and an aptitude for communication across disciplines
• Interests and a track record that would enable the candidate to contribute to module coordination and teaching on Political Activism and Social Change
• Proven teaching ability and an interest in and expertise relevant to enquiry-based, participatory and critical pedagogies
• A proven interest and track record in research, with interests that complement those of existing group members.

This role is being advertised at grade 6-7. To be appointed at grade 7, candidates will, in addition to the above criteria, be able to evidence the majority of the following: * A completed teaching qualification equivalent to a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice; having passed probation at a higher education institution on an academic contract; a consistent track record of high quality publications over at least a three-year period; having undertaken a significant administrative roleDesirable criteria * Expertise in quantitative methods

• A research funding track record

Further InformationWe pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our pages.We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Expected salary

£40386 – 57353 per year

Location

Strand, Central London

Job date

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:31:00 GMT

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