Lecturer in Social Sciences (Sociology)

Liverpool Hope University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Liverpool is looking for a Lecturer in Sociology. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and support research methods teaching. A PhD is required, along with a commitment to promoting an inclusive working environment and excellence in teaching. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant community committed to a high standard of scholarship.

Qualifications

• A PhD is required for the role of Lecturer.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to existing provision within the School.
• Support future curriculum developments.
• Engage with the research profile of the Sociology team.
• Contribute to research methods teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Education

PhD

Job description

Overview

Liverpool Hope University invites applications for a Lecturer in Sociology. The successful candidate will contribute to existing provision within the School, support future curriculum developments, and engage with the research profile of the Sociology team. The School of Education and Social Science runs undergraduate degree programmes in Sociology, Special Educational Needs, Health and Social Care, Health and Wellbeing, Childhood and Youth, Early Childhood, Education Studies, and Social Work. The School also runs Masters programmes in Social Work, Social Policy, Sociology, Education and Disability Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research methods teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the University / About the School

We recruit staff nationally and internationally as we seek out the best people to help build Hope for the future. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment that recognises and respects difference. If you join us, you will be doing so at an exciting and challenging time as we work to build a university of distinction in the UK.

Liverpool Hope University is a vibrant community with high scholarly standards. We are proud of our past, confident in our present, and ambitious for our future research goals. We submitted over 96% of our Research active staff (colleagues with Significant Responsibility for Research) in thirteen Units of Assessment for REF 2021. All 13 subject units were assessed as having aspects of their work in Internationally Excellent (3) or World Leading (4) categories.

Responsibilities

While we welcome interest from those with expertise in any area of Sociology, we are particularly keen to receive applications from those who would be able to contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas: quantitative research methods.

Qualifications

For the role of Lecturer, a PhD is required. When completing your application please include the title and a copy of the abstract of your doctoral dissertation.

How to Apply / Additional Information

We currently deliver a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught provision. You will join a supportive and collaborative team who work closely together. The School is fully committed to excellence in teaching, to enhancing the student experience, and to research-informed teaching. We recruit staff nationally and internationally to build a university of distinction.