School of Social and Political Sciences

Location: Lincoln 
Competitive Salary
Closing Date: Sunday 12 May 2019
Interview Date: Thursday 13 June 2019

The School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Lincoln is seeking to appoint a Professor in Sociology to enhance our existing research and teaching strengths in the field.

The University of Lincoln’s School of Social and Political Sciences is a flourishing department within a university that has established a reputation as one of the most dynamic and fastest growing universities in the UK.

This is an exciting time to be joining our group of student-focused and research-driven scholars in further developing our intellectual identity and community. We are seeking an individual who will share our enthusiasm in this process, and contribute to the continued strengthening of the research and teaching base within the School.

The successful candidate may have any specialism within the field of sociology. Particular consideration will be given in the appointment process to how candidates complement the School’s existing strengths in excellent and engaged research and teaching, as well as to how candidates' specialisms complement the disciplinary profile of the School.

Strong candidates will bring a record of research leadership and personal achievement, as well as a commitment to students and to the collegial values of the School. They will seek to develop their own and the School's profile and to enrich the academic environment and impact of the School and the College of Social Science of which it forms part.