We are looking for really excellent candidates to apply to fill two Permanent academic posts at the School of Sociology, University College Dublin.I would especially encourage early stage scholars with strong data analytical skills, including analysis of large scale and complex data, to consider applying for these posts:

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law
UCD School of Sociology
Lecturer (s) in Comparative Sociology and Sociology (2 Permanent Posts)

Applications are invited for up to two permanent Lectureships (above the bar) in the UCD School of Sociology. For one of these permanent lectureships, we are particularly interested in candidates who can make a significant contribution in the field of Comparative Sociology. As with the first post, the second post in Sociology should contribute to and strengthen one or more of the following strategic areas for the School: Comparative Social Change; Crime, Violence and Conflict; Cultural Sociology; Health, Wellbeing and Society or Global Migration and Cultural Differences.

Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology or cognate discipline, a strong, demonstrable commitment to research and international publication, an ability to teach at University level, a capacity for graduate student supervision, excellent interpersonal skills, and a capacity and enthusiasm for working both within the discipline as well as interdisciplinary settings and the wider academic community. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests that can contribute to one or more of our existing graduate training and/or PhD programmes.

Notes for Applicants:

All applicants are asked to submit a detail letter of application when uploading their CV etc. - Appointees will commence in this post on the 1 September 2016. 


2013 Lecturer (above the bar)_2010 Salary Scale: €50,807 - €76,936 per annum.

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Job Vacancies website:

Closing date: 17:00hrs (GMT) on Friday 18th December 2015

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD do not accept late applications. NO writing samples should be submitted with applications.