Lecturer in Sociology

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching and Scholarship). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences. You will join a dynamic and inclusive academic environment with a strong commitment to student‑centred learning, equality and social responsibility.

This is a fixed‑term post for 48 months, starting 1 October 2026, available at Grade 6.5 only.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering high‑quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Sociology
• Convening SOCY10402 Inequalities in Contemporary British Society
• Contributing to teaching on race, ethnicity, intersecting inequalities and qualitative research methods
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and providing academic advising
• Undertaking appropriate administrative, academic service and pastoral duties

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria (Please see Job description attached for the full list of criteria)

• A completed PhD (or equivalent) in Sociology or a cognate discipline
• Demonstrable expertise in the sociology of race and ethnicity and intersecting inequalities
• Ability to teach qualitative sociological research methods at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience delivering high‑quality, research‑informed teaching in Sociology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to the student experience

Desirable Criteria (Please see Job description attached for the full list of criteria)

• Experience convening undergraduate and/or postgraduate course units
• Experience supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate dissertations

We value inclusive teaching practices, reflective pedagogy and a commitment to contributing to the collective work and governance of the Department.

Our benefits include:
• Generous employer pension contribution
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Extensive professional development and scholarship support

For more information, please see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/flexible-working/.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Vanessa May
Email Address: vanessa.may@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support
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Technical and job portal support
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.