Lecturer in Sociology

Job title:

Lecturer in Sociology

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

We invite applications for the post of Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching & Research) with expertise in ethnicity and ‘race’. We wish to appoint an innovative, engaging and dynamic colleague who will be able to enhance the quality of our teaching and research. You will teach modules on inequalities, with a focus on ethnicity and ‘race’ and on mental health, and will, as necessary, also contribute to core methods and theory teaching in sociology.Colleagues on the Teaching and Research track are also expected to contribute to the research agenda of the Department of Sociology. In particular, the post holder will be part of and contribute to the research agenda and work of the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE). They may also be involved in CoDE’s Creative Policy Lab, working with partners to design, test and implement policy interventions to achieve measurable change.Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent qualification in Sociology or a cognate discipline.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Vanessa MayEmail: vanessa.may@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:31:08 GMT

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