Assistant / Associate Professor in Sociology

The Department of Sociology is looking to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology from 1 September 2025. The starting salary is dependent on the level of appointment being made, as determined by the Selection Committee. Assistant Professorships will start in the range of £45,585 - £57,696 per annum; Associate Professorships will start in the range of £61,198 - £64,914 per annum.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in Sociology, who can demonstrate both breadth and depth of experience and is excited to join an internationally recognized research-led Department. The ideal candidate should have a proven upwards trajectory and an established or developing international reputation that would make them a leader in the field.

You will have a PhD in a relevant field and sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in your chosen discipline within Sociology to be able to teach to a high standard. You should also have evidence of excellence in research and demonstrated capacity to develop research objectives, projects and proposals. Appointments at the level of Associate Professor will usually be able to provide evidence of success in obtaining research funding to support research or career development.

You will demonstrate the ability to undertake postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision; contribute to examining, assessment and admissions.  You will contribute fully to academic administration within the Department as well as potentially a College. Postgraduate training options include contribution to MPhil and PhD programmes. Innovations in teaching methods are actively encouraged, as are engagement with mentoring and professional development.

Further information about the Department of Sociology may be found on our website at https://www.sociology.cam.ac.uk

Application requirements include:

• An application letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification (3 pages maximum)
• A Curriculum Vitae (C.V.), to include date of PhD and details of any career gaps if applicable (4 pages maximum)
• A list of research publications
• Two writing samples that represent your research
• Completion of the online cover form with contact details of three referees who can be contacted before interview.

The closing date for applications is 28 October 2024.

Interviews will take place in Cambridge over two days and will include a presentation on your research and a teaching presentation to department members. Interviews will be held 21 and 22 January 2025.

The position is based in the Department of Sociology in central Cambridge, England.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our  Department.

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

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to administrator@sociology.cam.ac.uk  Enquiries about the application process should be made to hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JM43311 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.

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