Lecturer in Cultural Policy

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a social science scholar to join its Centre for Public Policy Research. The role includes teaching, research, and significant programme leadership responsibilities. Candidates should hold a PhD and possess strong expertise in areas like anthropology, social policy, or sociology, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practices.

Benefits

Indefinite contract

Inclusive and welcoming workplace culture

Opportunity for career development

Sponsorship for the right to work in the UK

Qualifications

• PhD qualified in relevant subject area.
• Proven teaching ability and track record of publications over at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality teaching and research, and lead modules in social sciences.
• Oversee doctoral student recruitment and supervision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent teamworking skills

Expertise in anthropology

Expertise in cultural studies

Expertise in social policy

Expertise in sociology

Education

PhD in relevant subject area

Job description

Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Political sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 1 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About us

We are seeking to recruit a social science scholar to join the Centre for Public Policy Research, a friendly and vibrant research centre which sits within the School of Education, Communication and Society in the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King’s.

About the role

The successful candidate will conduct high quality teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities, complementing existing strengths in the Centre for Public Policy Research. They will contribute to programme leadership, module coordination and teaching, personal tutoring and dissertation supervision on our BA Social Sciences, MA Education in Arts & Cultural Settings and other programmes as required. Their programme leadership responsibilities will initially comprise taking on the role of Deputy Director of the MA Education in Arts & Cultural Settings. They will also be responsible for the recruitment and supervision of doctoral students in their specialist research area.

The successful candidate will have teaching and research interests in anthropology, cultural studies, social policy, sociology, or a closely allied field, a strong interest in social in/justice and applied social science and a track record of producing high quality research publications.

They will also have proven teaching ability, expertise in enquiry-based, participatory and critical pedagogies, and a commitment to inclusive and democratic ways of working.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

Candidates should have the following skills and experience:

• PhD qualified in relevant subject area
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent teamworking skills and a strong commitment to inclusive and democratic ways of working
• Expertise in anthropology, cultural studies, social policy, sociology or a closely allied field, with a strong interest in social in/justice and applied social science and an aptitude for communication across disciplines
• Proven teaching ability and a strong interest and expertise in enquiry-based, participatory and critical pedagogies
• Interests and a track record that would enable the candidate to contribute to the coordination and teaching of modules on the BA Social Sciences and MA Education in Arts and Cultural Settings. These might include, for example:Understanding the Social World;The Uses of Theory; Media, Culture & Society; The Arts, Culture and Education;Internship: Education in Arts and Cultural Settings
• Ability and willingness to contribute to programme administration and leadership and make a broad contribution to module coordination and teaching in the School, including in areas beyond the candidate’s immediate specialism
• A strong research, publications and knowledge exchange track record, with interests that complement those of existing members of the Centre for Public Policy Research
• A research funding track record
• A successful track record of programme administration and leadership
• Successful experience of working with arts and/or cultural organisations

To be appointed at grade 7 there is an expectation that candidates will 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 role.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document provides information on the criteria that will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We 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.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

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 ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary:£44,355 to £62,422 per annum, inclusive of £5,000 per annum London Allowance.

Job ID:117285

Close Date:01-Jul-2025

Contact Person:Professor Sharon Gewirtz

Contact Details:[e-mail]