Lecturer in Sociology
Hours: Part Time 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week).
Salary: Grade 8: £45,641- £57,666 per annum pro rata
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 30 September 2027
Contract basis: Teaching & Scholarship
REF: CVHD00091A
Queen Margaret University, Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education seeks to add to its dynamic and socially-engaged social science team with the appointment of a 0.5 FTE Lecturer in Sociology with the necessary expertise in current data-informed, socially and theoretically relevant sociology to support our undergraduate provision across the Division. The successful postholder will lead and teach on modules that form part of our highly regarded degrees in Psychology and Sociology, Public Sociology, and Education.
This is an exciting opportunity for career development and progression. The purpose of the role is to provide excellent and innovative teaching both online and on campus; provide academic guidance to students; guide curriculum and programme design and undertake scholarship and/or research in an aspect of sociology. The post offers the opportunity to work with colleagues in the Division of Psychology, Sociology & Education, as well as across the University, and to broaden our collaborative engagement with professionals across the social science, voluntary and/or policy sectors or beyond.
The postholder will have the opportunity to apply their skills, knowledge, and expertise to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, which share the reputable approach taken by the division in being intellectually rigorous and research based, with a focus on wellbeing, social justice and diversity at their core. Our programmes are designed to meet the challenges as well as recognise the rewards of living in the 21 st century information age and will prepare students by actively engaging them in contemporary issues in psychology, sociology and education and help them develop a sound knowledge of the range of factors that affect people in our society. It is important that the post-holder share the ethos of the division, school, and university in being concerned with issues of social justice and are passionate about applying this ethos in the delivery of our programmes.
You will ideally have previous experience in delivering University-level provision in a cognate subject however we are also open to applications from those for whom this would be their first academic appointment. Passion and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality, engaging teaching and learning is essential.
Should you wish to apply for the vacancy, please visit our vacancies page download the
and complete an application online form, and submit along with an up-to-date CV. The application should detail why you are interested in the role and how you meet the essential criteria.
For any queries regarding the role, please contact Dr Stephen Darling, Joint Head of the Division of Psychology, Sociology & Education via email sdarling@qmu.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process or require any special assistance please contact Human Resources by recruitment@qmu.ac.uk
Closing date for completed applications is 12 November 2026.
Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
This role would not meet the criteria to enable sponsorship of migrant workers in line with UKVI regulations and requirements.
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