Assistant Professor in Sociology

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom London School of Economics and Political Science Full time

The Department of Sociology at LSE seeks to hire an outstanding Assistant Professor in quantitative methods who also has expertise in economic sociology broadly defined to add to our internationally renowned innovative and publicly engaged faculty. Expertise and research interests in the sociology of work, organisations or employment, and/or digital or platform economies is desirable, as is evidence of innovation in research and research methodology.

The post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high-quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department and participating in the School and wider Department activities.

Candidates should have a completed PhD in Sociology or closely related social science discipline by the start date of the post. The ability to teach economic sociology and quantitative methods at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including on the Department’s MSc Economy and Society programme, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications in sociology, and have a clear, well-developed viable strategy for future outstanding research that has the potential to result in world-leading publications.

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.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include occupational pension scheme, a collegial environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

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

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 Louisa Lawrence, Sociology Department Manager at l.m.lawrence@lse.ac.uk.  

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 23 September 2024 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

Salary is no less than £61,446 (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website

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