Course Tutor in Political Sociology

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Salary from £50,606 to £58,505pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157pa inclusive of London allowance. 

The appointment will be fixed term until 31 August 2025 

The Department of Sociology is seeking a full-time Course Tutor to give lectures, seminars, and class teaching within the MSc Political Sociology programme, and at undergraduate level, as part of the BSc Sociology programme. You will contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the LSE by conducting teaching which will enhance the School’s high reputation as a research-led teaching institution. 

You will have a completed PhD in Sociology or a relevant social science field. You should have substantive teaching experience in political sociology. You should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive student learning environment. You will also demonstrate a developing record of high-quality publications that will contribute to the Department’s research profile in the area of political sociology, as well as a commitment to academic research. 

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system. 

For further information about the Department of Sociology, please visit our website https://www.lse.ac.uk/sociology  

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities. 

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. 

To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email [email protected] . 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 April 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.