Lecturer

Role Description

Department

As a member of staff in the Department of Sociology, you’ll be joining a vibrant community of people working together to effect practical change through research and inspire cohorts of undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are committed to the vision of being part of a University for the Public Good.

Established in 1965, the Department of Sociology has played, and continues to play, an important role in the development of the discipline internationally. We have expertise in areas including culture, conversation analysis, urban sociology, criminology, ethnicity, migration, gender, sexuality, health, science and technology, and religion.

We have a proven track record in both teaching with a focus on how actions are shaped by our social environment and the values, ideas and beliefs people hold and how lives are lived. The Department delivers 8 undergraduate programmes and 6 postgraduate programmes, many of which are taught in combination with partner departments, reflecting our commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and learning.

We are housed in the Law and Sociology Building, which is situated on Campus East, University of York.

Role

The Department of Sociology is seeking to appoint a part-time Lecturer to join the department from the 1st of October 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.  The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the activities of the department, to collaborate on the design and delivery of modules, and to deliver lectures, lead seminars and provide other forms of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

We are seeking candidates with knowledge of any of the department’s key areas of expertise. In this instance, established knowledge in any of the following areas would be desirable but not essential: Digital sociology, digital research methods, quantitative methods, digital criminology or virtual crime.

The role is available for a period of three years and will be based in the Department of Sociology, with teaching to be delivered at the University of York campus.  

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• PhD in Sociology, Criminology or related discipline, or equivalent experience

• Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)

• Extensive knowledge in sociology or criminology to design & develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support across different levels of academic activity

• Knowledge of a range of teaching techniques and methodologies

• Advanced and specialist IT knowledge

• Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media

• Ability to teach at any level within area of expertise, and across a range of subjects at a more introductory level, and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment in the process of teaching

For informal enquiries: Please contact Sarah Couttie-Cunningham (sarah.couttie-cunningham@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork