Lecturer in Sociology

Research 

• To plan and carry out Sociological research, using appropriate methodology and techniques. 
• Pursue personal research including developing research ideas and winning support, including externally funded research awards. 
• Plan and publish high quality research in international peer reviewed Sociological journals and monographs 
• Project manage research activities, and/or supervise other research staff 
• Present findings in international conference proceedings and workshops/seminars 
• Develop novel methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research being pursued 
• Supervise and examine PhD students, both within the institution and externally 
• Provide expert advice to staff and students within the discipline 
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Develop and make substantial contributions to knowledge transfer and public engagement that is of manifest benefit to the School, College and the University. 

Learning and Teaching 

• To use a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates and postgraduates students. 
• Teach and examine Sociology courses at a range of levels 
• Plan and review own teaching approaches and act as a mentor to encourage others to do the same 
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate modules for the Criminology, Social Policy, Sociology and PPE programmes 
• Undertake and develop the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining (including summative assessment, assessed work, contributing to the final award - as a mark or as credit - such as unseen examinations, essays, dissertations or presentations. 
• Use appropriate approaches to learning and teaching in their field 
• Disseminate appropriate practices through suitable media 
• Develop and advise others on learning and teaching tasks and methods 
• Develop and make substantial contributions to pedagogy that enhances the student experience or employability and to disseminate these in such a way that benefits the School, College and University 
• Devise and supervise projects, student dissertations and practical work 

Management/Administration 

• To contribute to Departmental/School administration or have a high level of responsibility for others. Including to: 
• Contribute to the administration/management of research and/or teaching across the Department/School 
• Lead and manage a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive) 
• Advise on personal development of colleagues and students 
• Make a major contribution to some administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels, working groups) 
• Develop and make substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach. 

Person Specification

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Sociology (or cognate field) 
• Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within the discipline of Sociology and cognate subfields 
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning/ research 
• Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels