Lecturer in Sociology

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a mixed methods Lecturer in Sociology to join our vibrant School of Social Sciences and play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual future of our students. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a bold and ambitious School, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area. 

As part of the School of Social Sciences, you will have the opportunity to engage in teaching and research, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your field. As a mixed methods Lecturer in Sociology, you will be teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a particular focus on contributing to the BA Sociology Science and Society pathway and the development of employability skills and work-related learning. You will develop and lead core modules in the Science and Society pathway, in addition to other core modules on the undergraduate and postgraduate sociology programmes and will contribute to shaping our exciting new provision in Sociology, and our vibrant research culture and environment.

As a Lecturer, you will:

• Teach and inspire students across various settings, from small tutorials to large lectures, seminars, laboratories and field trips
• Develop and deliver engaging teaching materials and methods, and convene modules
• Supervise student projects and provide academic guidance
• Engage in research activities and contribute to the school's research objectives
• Participate in outreach and engagement activities
• Contribute to School administration and management.

Candidates are expected to have:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
• Strong research skills and the ability to attract funding
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience in teaching and leading modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and the development of employability skills and work-based learning.
• A commitment to diversity and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.

We would particularly welcome applicants with subject specialisms in digital sociology, the sociology of health, work and wellbeing, the societal impacts of AI and quantitative methods, with experience of developing employability and career-based opportunities, and who come from under-represented groups in academia.

Contract

This role is offered on an open-ended basis.

This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and includes evening teaching.

Interviews will be held on 8 December 2026.

Salary and benefits

The appointment being at £45,132, within the University's Lecturer grade, which is £45,132 rising to £62,075 per annum.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 34 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Jenelle Clarke, Co-Lead of Sociology, Psychosocial and Health and Social Care, jenelle/clarke@bbk.ac.uk. 

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.