Lecturer in Social Sciences - 16894
UK (Hybrid)
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Job Description
In response to the award of a Leverhulme Fellowship to a permanent member of staff, we are seeking to appoint a lecturer who will be able to contribute to teaching, assessment and leadership of existing social science modules. While there is some flexibility in where the post-holder will contribute, we particularly welcome applications from individuals who would be able deliver teaching in Sociology, Criminology and/or quantitative methods.
Posted Date
19/06/2026
Closing Date
10/07/2026
Ref No
5151
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Salary: Grade 8 from: £45,390 to £58,263 inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £65,236 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro-rata if Part-time)
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed term (9 months) from 1 September 2026
Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
The Department of Social and Political Sciences at Brunel University of London is a thriving interdisciplinary Department, which features research and teaching in Politics, International Relations, Geography, History, Sociology, Communications and Media Studies, Journalism, Anthropology, Global Challenges and Criminology. It delivers 34 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across these subject areas. The Department has superb research across all disciplines, together with excellent NSS results.
In response to the award of a Leverhulme Fellowship to a permanent member of staff, we are seeking to appoint a lecturer who will be able to contribute to teaching, assessment and leadership of existing social science modules. While there is some flexibility in where the post-holder will contribute, we particularly welcome applications from individuals who would be able deliver teaching in Sociology, Criminology and/or quantitative methods.
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10 th July 2026 (23:59)
Interviews will take place virtually in the week beginning TBC.
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to the head of department, Prof Nicola Ansell ( nicola.ansell@brunel.ac.uk )
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
Brunel University of London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.
Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London is a global, research-intensive university committed to bringing benefit to society through excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. Located in Uxbridge, West London, Brunel offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and as one of the most international universities in the world it has a vibrant community of 18,000 students and 2,500 staff from more than 150 countries.With a history rooted in professional, technical, and applied disciplines, Brunel has a reputation for high-impact research and entrepreneurial innovation. The university works extensively with industry and public sector partners, delivering real-world solutions to challenges such as climate change, health inequality, and sustainable development.A pioneer of the 'sandwich degree', Brunel is renowned for providing students with industry experience alongside academic study, ensuring they are ready to enter the workforce. And the university’s strong emphasis on employability, coupled with its deep connections to industry, empowers graduates to make an immediate impact in their fields.Brunel is also a civic university, actively engaging with local communities and using its research and entrepreneurial spirit to drive economic growth and social development. Situated in one of the most connected regions of the world, Brunel continues to shape culture, industry, and society on a local and global scale.
