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Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy (Teaching and Scholarship)

University of Leeds, Leeds

Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy (Teaching and Scholarship)

£41064-£48822

University of Leeds, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 18 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 90474369a81b48e4b85e1c98c9188e75

Location ref: Leeds

Full Job Description

  • This role is open to current PhD students who are close to completion, or PhD students who have completed their PhD in the last year, within the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds
    • Are you committed to creating and delivering an exciting and inclusive student experience? We are looking for a Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy to contribute to the delivery of our thriving taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We particularly welcome applicants with a background in disability studies, social policy or society, culture and media, but we welcome applicants from all areas of expertise. You will be working with an experienced team of academic and support staff to deliver high-quality research-based pedagogy across several elements of our taught undergraduate and postgraduate programme. You will also be allocated time for development and training and to contribute to pedagogic research projects within the School to enhance the student experience. The post is a development opportunity for PGRs in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, aiming to provide not only valuable experience in teaching and scholarship, but also the time and resources to engage in professional development and training. The post is designed to enhance employability and give PGRs in the School a valuable first opportunity to take on the responsibilities of a lectureship as the next step up into a career in HE. It is open to postgraduate researchers in the School of Sociology and Social Policy who are either close to submitting their thesis, are awaiting their viva or who have been awarded their PhD in the last 12 months.

    o 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year! o Generous pension scheme plus life assurance-the University contributes 14.5% of salary o Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. o Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. o Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more!

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