Lecturer in Sociology - 0614-26

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University in the UK invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Sociology. You will join the Sociology team within the School of Social Sciences and develop an active programme of internationally excellent research, contributing to Lancaster Sociology's globally renowned profile for impactful research and interdisciplinary collaborations.

You will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, doctoral supervision, and the wider academic life of the discipline.

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology or closely related discipline.
• Emerging publication profile appropriate to career stage.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching and supporting an excellent student experience.
• Commitment to developing an ambitious programme of research.

Responsibilities

• Develop an active programme of internationally excellent research.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and doctoral supervision.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within Lancaster Sociology and beyond.
• Support postgraduate research through doctoral supervision and wider academic life.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Sociology or closely related discipline

Job description

Lecturer in Sociology

Sociology

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full/Time/Indefinite)

Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 0614-26

Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University (Full-time, indefinite post)

The School of Social Sciences seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Sociology.

You will join the Sociology team within the School of Social Sciences and develop an active programme of internationally excellent research, contributing to Lancaster Sociology's globally renowned profile for impactful research and interdisciplinary collaborations. You will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, doctoral supervision, and the wider academic life of the discipline. The post offers an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Sociology groups. The post requires a CV to be uploaded to your application.

We are interested in candidates whose research is informed by Science and Technology Studies (STS), broadly defined and who examine major contemporary social-technical transformations. These could be associated with areas contemporary developments in digitalisation, data, artificial intelligence, automation, sustainability transitions, and/or changing relationships between science, technology, policy, and society. We also welcome applicants whose work addresses questions of ethics, equity, governance, trust, expertise, and misinformation.

Applicants Should Demonstrate How This STS-informed Approach Is Developed, Or Has The Potential To Be Developed, In Relation To One Or More Substantive Areas Of Sociology, Including

• sociology of the environment;
• sociology of health;
• sociology of work; and/or
• sociology of welfare.

You will hold a PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline and will demonstrate excellence, or clear potential, in research and teaching. You will have an emerging publication profile appropriate to career stage, experience of delivering high-quality teaching and supporting an excellent student experience, and a clear commitment to developing an ambitious programme of research. You will build interdisciplinary collaborations, contribute to and lead externally funded research projects, and support postgraduate research through doctoral supervision as part of Lancaster Sociology's research community.

Sociology at Lancaster University is an internationally recognised, research-led discipline with an outstanding reputation for both teaching and research. The discipline is highly ranked nationally and internationally and has long-standing strengths across areas including Science and Technology Studies, environment, migration, inequality, health, and social theory. We are committed to research-led teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and producing sociological research that addresses major contemporary social challenges.

The School of Social Sciences brings together Sociology, Criminology, Educational Research, Linguistics and English Language, and Social Work, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment for research, teaching, and public engagement.

Lancaster University is a highly ranked, research-intensive institution located in the historic city of Lancaster, close to the Lake District and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and London by rail. The University offers an outstanding working environment and a strong commitment to supporting the professional development of its staff. For more reasons to work at Lancaster University, see - Jobs - Lancaster University.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Stanley Blue, Discipline Lead for Sociology – [e-mail]

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