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18 Jul 2024

About the role

As a Lecturer in Social Science you will deliver high academic standards through a fusion of excellent education, informed by a credible and developing research profile and through professional engagement.

You will help raise the national and international profile of the Faculty and our social science provision in the areas of criminology, sociology and social anthropology, contribute to the growth of the academic community and develop personal areas of scholarship and research expertise. 

You will facilitate teaching and learning across the suite of programmes that include criminology, sociology and social anthropology.  Experience of teaching quantitative research methods would be an advantage. You will have the opportunities to link with academic colleagues across the Faculty and University in taking forward the research and education agenda.

You will be qualified to Doctoral level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level and the capability to convert this knowledge into a doctorate in a maximum of 3-5 years from the date of appointment.  You will be research active and committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement. 

For further information and discussion or the opportunity for an informal visit, please contact by email Professor Sam Porter at [email protected]

About the department

The world leading education, research and professional practice delivered across our five academic departments in the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences enrich society and make people's lives better. We have a long and close association with health and social care practice partners across the region; we also work with industry, social enterprise organisations, charities and governmental organisations, both nationally and internationally. Our staff are engaged in innovative and impactful research and routinely work with the public, patients and practitioners locally and globally to shape the future.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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