Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy (Teaching & Scholarship)

**Open to PGR Students in the School of Sociology and Social Policy**

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 society, culture and media, disability studies, social policy or quantitative research methods, 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 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, 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.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth 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.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Karen Throsby, Head of School

Email: k.throsby@leeds.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 18 Jun 2025

Section: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 p.a.