Assistant Professor in Sociology Ref: 43219 (Fixed Term)

Assistant Professor in Sociology Ref: 43219 (Fixed Term) Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Grade 7 starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

About the role

The Sociology and Criminology Department at the University of Sussex is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Sociology (Education and Scholarship) on a fixed-term basis for one year. The role involves covering teaching and administrative duties during a period of research leave within the department.

You will contribute to teaching, assessment, and student support. You will convene two modules in migration studies, Migration and Integration (2nd year) and Migration, Identity and Home (3rd year), as well as contribute to other core Sociology modules, supervise dissertations, support students, and fulfil marking and assessment duties.

You will be strongly committed to high-quality teaching, supporting students, and contributing to a collegial department environment.

About you

You will hold a PhD in Sociology or a related discipline. You will have experience in teaching at university level. Ideally, you will have research expertise in areas related to the modules you will contribute to, especially migration studies.

You will have good communication skills, a proven ability to support students and contribute effectively within our academic team.

Visa Sponsorship Queries

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Other Requirements

This role involves regular contact with children or vulnerable adults, or positions of trust in legal, financial, and security sectors and therefore will require the successful candidate to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

EEO Statement

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.