Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Variety of hours available, hourly paid up to £49.30 per hour
Fixed-term, commencing October 2025
About this role
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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 the media encompassing relevant theories from poststructuralism and cultural studies and analysing real-life media forms, including film, television, music and digital media.
About you
The successful postholder(s) will have good relevant undergraduate experience and ideally be working towards a postgraduate degree in Sociology. You will have a sound understanding of sociological theories around media and bring your own ideas of how to develop the modules you are teaching.
Successful candidates will have experience of delivering high quality, interactive teaching with strong interpersonal skill and the ability to build strong relationships. We deliver our modules in small workshops and students value a mix of interactive activities and expert knowledge delivered with charisma.
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 30 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 07 September 2025
2. Interview Date: Thursday 11 September 2025
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