Associate Lecturers in Sociology
A variety of hours available, fixed-term, commencing October 2024
Hourly paid up to £47.24 per hour
About this role
The Institute of Education and Social Sciences has a growing Sociology provision that takes a student-centred, supportive approach to teaching and learning. The department is currently seeking Associate Lecturers to teach undergraduate modules within the field of Sociology.
The modules you will teach will focus on gender, ethnicity, disability, poverty and social justice just to name a few. The notion of Social Identity and understanding its impact on lived experiences through gender, sex, race and ethnicity is key to our teaching. Content includes sex and sexuality, risk anxiety in the media, interpretation of current affairs through a sociological lens and understanding aspect of identity.
About you
The successful postholder(s) will have a good relevant undergraduate experience and ideally be working towards a postgraduate degree in Sociology. You will have a sound understanding of the latest developments and theories around identity, including sex identity & gender and the ability to teach across a number of sociological areas, with particular specialisms considered. The role will include developing content to shape the delivery of the Sociology programmes.
The ability to lead discussion around contentious topics and the ability to moderate and lead classroom debate is a must. Along with the ability to foster group cohesion and work with small dynamic classes.
Successful candidates will have experience of delivering high quality, interactive teaching or training activities along with strong interpersonal skill and the ability to build strong relationships.
Your teaching will be informed by a combination of practical experience and/or research to support high quality learning and teaching, experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and the use of technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to our students.
About the team
You will work within a small, enthusiastic team within a growing and passionate department, with the aim to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. We are a top 40 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.
Enquiries are welcomed by Steve Donbavand via S.Donbavand@chi.ac.uk
1. Closing Date: Sunday 21 July 2024
2. Interview Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure you can demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. Please note the University is unable to financially support any visa applications.
This role is unlikely to meet the minimum standard salary required for skilled worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available from the Government website https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Skilled Worker Route SOC Code: n/a
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