Lecturer (Comparative Social Policy) - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Grade UE08:
£45,585 to £54,395 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £48,350 to £59,421 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

College of Art, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Social and Political Science / Social Policy

Contract type:
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Open-ended: (permanent)

The Opportunity:

This post is open ended available from August 2024.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD or equivalent, awarded by the time of appointment, in a field of social and political science relevant to public policy
Evidence of expertise in teaching comparative methods and comparative social policy
Evidence of comparative research expertise in specific topics or fields of social policy, and of investigative research and publication activities, appropriate to career stage, meeting standards of international excellence
Evidence of a clear commitment to Subject Area or Schoollevel administrative duties appropriate to career stage;

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary of £45,585-£54,39
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

Key dates to note
Interviews will typically be held 2-3 weeks after the closing date.