Reader (Public Policy)
1 month ago
The Department of Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan is one of the largest in the UK; with 85 members of staff and over 1500 students across all levels. We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy.
The Department is both teaching- and research-intensive, with a strong focus on applied, empirical social science. Our success in achieving above sector student satisfaction demonstrates our commitment to excellent, student-centred learning.
Our department is home to several research centres, including the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies, the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit, and the Drugs Policy and Social Change unit. We are also nationally recognised for our innovative approach to quantitative methods and data literacy via our Q-Step Centre. In the REF21 we were rated top 15 for research power in both UoA20 and UoA21; our research is impactful, interdisciplinary and socially engaged.
The department is looking for a Reader in Public Policy. This role will be based in the Policy, Evaluation and Research Unit, a highly successful multi-disciplinary team of evaluators, economists, sociologists and criminologists specialising in evaluation and applied research.
About the role:
The Department of Sociology is looking for a Reader in Public Policy. The postholder will make a substantial contribution to both leading and teaching on the University's Masters in Public Administration.
You will also develop an internationally significant portfolio of work in the field of public policy including applied research and evaluation.
You will draw on your research to make a significant contribution to national debates on public policy in at least one of the following sectors: poverty and work, social care, education criminal justice or housing and homelessness.
As the post holder, you will contribute to the research and/or knowledge exchange activities of the department by producing high-quality research outputs, supervising Doctoral students, and developing funding bids.
About you:
Essential Skills:
- A good first degree together with a PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications.
- An in-depth understanding of the subject including recent developments in the field.
- Experience of leading and teaching on a programme at postgraduate level.
- Commitment to the University's policies and procedures including promoting equality in your own area of responsibility and in general conduct.
Desirable:
- A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy (or commitment to obtain within three years of appointment).
- Membership of relevant Professional bodies, demonstrating professional standing.
- Successfully publish results of research to the REF, in peer-reviewed journals or monographs, or publish/exhibit professional practice.
To apply:
**This appointment is being managed exclusively by our retained executive search advisors, Berwick Partners. Please do not apply for this role via the Manchester Metropolitan University website**
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Liam Young via
Further information, including a detailed role description and person specification, and information on how to apply can be found here -
Deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, 7 April 2024. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22 May 2024.
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do.
£56,021 to £64,914. Grade 10.
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