Teaching Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university in Cambridge is seeking a full-time Teaching Associate in the Sociology of Postcolonial India. You will be responsible for teaching, supervising undergraduate papers, and supporting admissions within the Sociology Department. Candidates must possess relevant teaching experience and a PhD or equivalent qualifications. This fixed-term role ends on July 31, 2029, offering an annual salary between £35,608 and £46,049, along with opportunities to contribute to a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Demonstrable engagement in research and outreach.
• Ability to lead seminars and classes on relevant topics.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate papers.
• Support admissions administration.
• Develop and innovate course materials.

Skills

Teaching experience

Engaging and confident teaching

Research engagement

Education

PhD in Sociology or equivalent experience

Teaching qualification

Job description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2029.

We are looking to recruit a full time Teaching Associate in the Sociology of Postcolonial India from 1 May 2026 or as soon after as possible to provide teaching in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge for a fixed term until 31 July 2029.

The role holder's duties will be:

• Teaching, marking and supervision coverage on undergraduate papers as appropriate to teaching need and role holder's expertise. The core papers are likely to be SOC3, 10, 11, and 12.
• Teaching and supervising on the Sociology MPhil on the pathways according to expertise and teaching need
• Leading seminars and classes on research methods or other topics to postgraduate students within the Department
• Assisting with admissions administration

General duties will include teaching, which in Cambridge includes supervision of students; course development and innovation, and examining. Teaching administration may include support of paper management and admissions work. The Teaching Associate will be expected to support and maintain the Department's and University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching.

You will have relevant teaching experience, educated to degree level, normally with a PhD in a relevant field or equivalent demonstrable experience and/or a teaching qualification as appropriate, and be able to demonstrate active, collegial engagement in research, teaching and outreach in the Sociology of Postcolonial India. You will be an engaging and confident teacher at undergraduate and postgraduate level, or looking to develop postgraduate teaching skills.

The Department of Sociology is part of a joint undergraduate degree programme in Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) and also has a vibrant MPhil and PhD programme. There are currently about 80 students working on PhDs on a diverse range of topics in sociology.

Further information about research interests and recent publications of staff and postdocs can be found on the Department's website: http://www.sociology.cam.ac.uk

The post is fixed term to 31 July 2029 (please note that the funding for this role has an end date of 31 July 2029 and the contract must finish by that date).

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Lara Gisborne, Department Administrator: [e-mail]

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: [e-mail]

Please quote reference JM48114 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£35,608 to £46,049 per annum