Lecturer in Sociology
Publicerad 2024-10-21
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Sociologist with both a specialism in photography and proven teaching experience. This is for a fixed-term position. The successful candidate will combine their sociological expertise with visual methods, particularly photography, to contribute to research and teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. This role is ideal for someone passionate about exploring the intersection of photography and sociological inquiry while fostering student engagement through creative and interdisciplinary teaching methods.
Main duties Teach postgraduate courses in sociology, with a focus on visual sociology, photography, and related topics. Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops, encouraging students to explore sociological concepts through photography. Supervise student projects with a visual or photographic component. Offer mentoring and academic support to students, fostering their development in both sociological theory and practical visual methods. You will be required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required Ensure that you are aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths’ Regulations, Strategy, and Objectives to work together to proactively advance Equality and Diversity At all times to help maintain a safe working environment by participating in training as necessary and following the Goldsmiths’ Health and Safety Codes of Practice and Policy Benefits We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.
Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.
