Department of SociologyThe Department of Sociology, established in 1964, is one of the founding departments of the University of Essex and offers a stimulating and supportive environment for the pursuit of teaching and research. It is currently ranked 40th in the QS World Rankings and has been in the top ten for the quality of its research in all the UK research assessment exercises since 1986.
We are a large, international and diverse department, currently with 36 permanent full-time academic staff.
The department now wishes to appoint one new Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Sociology. Applicants are invited from all areas of Sociology.
Duties of the RoleThe post-holder is required to conduct research (individual and/or collaborative) and to teach (designing and delivering substantive and effective teaching and learning support) at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also supervise undergraduate projects, MA dissertations and PhD research.
In addition, you will be expected to generate external research funding and to contribute to the successful administration and management of the Department.
A full list of key responsibilities and main duties (Education, Research and Leadership and Citizenship) can be found within the job pack.
Qualifications and Skills requiredThe successful candidate will have obtained a doctoral level research degree in Sociology or cognate discipline, or be in the final stages of completion of your studies. You are also required to be a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, or possess the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate.
You will possess evidence of a research agenda and a track record of publications in internationally recognised, reputable journals (and other media of similar standing) appropriate to your career stage and discipline norms. Proven experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support in Higher Education in imaginative, engaging and innovative ways is essential. In addition, you will have demonstrable evidence of a clear publication plan for submission to future Research Excellence Framework (REF) programmes.
This is a permanent, full-time post on an ASER (teaching and research) contract, with a proposed start date of October 2018, though this is negotiable.
We particularly welcome applications from those from an ethnic minority as they are under-represented in the Department.
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874588 / 873461 / 873521).
*Further detail: Lecturer (ASER) in Sociology job pack*More information: Working at the University