Call - Lecturer Assistant Professor in Sociology (University of Bath)

Deadline: 12 June 2014 Social & Policy Sciences Salary: Starting from £37,756, rising to £45,053 Closing Date: Thursday 12 June 2014 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: CC2421 http://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=CC2421 This position is intended to make a significant contribution to research and teaching in sociology at Bath. This is an opportunity to join one of the top universities in the UK and one of the country’s leading group of sociologists. The successful candidate will be joining an ambitious and expanding team working to enhance its profile, reputation and impact. To achieve this, we wish to recruit the best research talent able to produce high quality publications; attract research grant income; carry out impactful research; and deliver innovative and high-quality teaching. Candidates are encouraged to visit the department’s website http://www.bath.ac.uk/sps to find out more about our research priorities and strengths, as well as the work of the other academic groups in the department. We are open to applications from academics who can offer theoretical and methodological expertise in areas which will enhance the department’s research profile in sociology. These include, but are not restricted to, poverty; criminology; ageing and the life course; childhood; work and employment; media and communications. Proposed start date: 1 September 2014 Informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Head of Department, Dr Joe Devine (J.Devine@bath.ac.uk or on +44(0)1225 383539); or to the Head of Group, Professor Tess Ridge (T.M.Ridge@bath.ac.uk or on +44(0)1225 3858238).