Assistant Professor in Public and Social Policy (SOC184018)

The School of Sociology and Social Policy (SSP) is a vibrant, diverse and exciting centre for social science teaching and research.We are a multidisciplinary unit covering criminology, public policy, social policy, social work and sociology.Cutting across these disciplinary boundaries are two shared values:the promotion of global and social justice and a desire in our teaching and research to ‘make a difference’. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to make a significant contribution to research and teaching in Public and Social Policy in the School of Sociology and Social Policy. Taking responsibility for maintaining high standards of teaching, and contribute generally to the development of teaching, teaching methods and assessment in social policy. They will identity opportunities for research and act as investigator on relevant research projects. The person appointed will also be expected to play an active part in the management of the School, for example by taking on a significant administrative role in relation to research and/or teaching.

We welcome applications from candidates with extensive research and teaching experience in a relevant area. This is a full-time job available from September 1, 2018 on a permanent basis. Post is open to part time, minimum 29 hours per week. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Ian Shaw, tel: 0115 951 5409 or email Ian.shaw@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2018
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)