Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,389.00 to £61,759.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gonville & Caius College |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | AAPS0326 |
Summary
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF GONVILLE & CAIUS COLLEGE AND FELLOW IN SOCIOLOGY
Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge UK
Requirements
Applications are invited for a permanent post of Assistant/Associate Professor of Gonville & Caius College and Fellow in Sociology commencing on 1 September 2026. The post is shared with Homerton College with the employment and Fellowship provided by Gonville & Caius College.
Applications are welcome from persons with experience of working at post-doctoral level in any area of Sociology. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue their own program of research, with opportunities to become integrated and involved in activities within the Department of Sociology. The successful candidate will also be required to play a key role in helping to deliver undergraduate teaching within Gonville & Caius and Homerton Colleges on the Human Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) Tripos. In particular, they will be required to carry out a set amount of small group teaching (supervisions) during term, equivalent to approximately ten hours per week teaching students in pairs. Much of this teaching will be done for students from Gonville & Caius and Homerton Colleges and the remainder for students of other colleges in Cambridge. They will also be required to assist with the direction of studies for students and take part in the admissions process for both colleges.
The appointment is for three years in the first instance, starting on 1 September 2026 with the possibility of appointment without named period after this time. The current annual stipend of an Assistant/Associate Professor of Gonville & Caius College is on the University Single Pay Spine - points 49 to 58 (currently in the range £47,389 to £61,759), with the possibility of promotion to Professor of Gonville & Caius College – point 63 (currently £71,566). This salary is pensionable under the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). Service as director of studies is separately remunerated and the successful candidate is likely to be asked to serve as director of studies in both colleges for students on the Sociology track and the joint Sociology/Political track as well as to students in the first year of the HSPS tripos.
The successful candidate would also have the opportunity in the future to serve as a Pastoral Tutor to a panel of either Undergraduate or Postgraduate students at Gonville & Caius College (remunerated separately).
The successful candidate will be appointed as a College Lecturer and elected to a Fellowship of Gonville & Caius College to be held for the duration of their tenure as Assistant/Associate Professor of Gonville & Caius College.
For queries, please contact the Senior Tutor, Dr Andrew Spencer, at senior.tutor@cai.cam.ac.uk.
Benefits
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit
• Enhanced Parental leave
• Nursery workplace scheme, subject to availability
• Up to 10 meals per week gratis, and other dining rights
• Expenses and allowances in line with College Policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free parking (subject to eligibility/availability)
• College gym
Application Process
To register and apply, please click the 'apply' button.
• Online applications, including a letter of application and a full Curriculum Vitae, should be completed by 23:59 (BST) on Monday 6 April 2026.
• Only if shortlisted, candidates will be asked to arrange for the two referees listed on their application form to submit confidential letters of recommendation DIRECTLY to Debbie Hogg, HR Administrator at careers@cai.cam.ac.uk. Referees should be asked to comment on the candidate’s achievements in research as well as their suitability for undergraduate teaching. You will be advised the deadline for this if you receive a notification you have been shortlisted. (Letters of recommendation will not be accepted if they are received directly from candidates.)
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, in person or online, according to the timeline below.
During the application process, the following details will be required:
• Full contact details including email and telephone numbers;
• Educational qualifications (with relevant dates);
• Appointments and awards held;
• Any salary, stipend or financial assistance to be received after 1 September 2026;
• A brief statement of research interests (no more than 1500 words);
• List of publications;
• List of courses in the HSPS Tripos that the candidate might teach;
• Confirmation of the right to employment in the UK; and
• Names and email addresses of two referees.
- Short-listed candidates should expect to be notified in the week commencing Monday 20 April 2026.
- Interviews will be held in person or online on Friday 8 May 2026.
- The outcome of the application will be communicated to all candidates as soon as possible after interviews have been completed.
It is intended that the successful candidate will take up their appointment on 1 September 2026.
Equality of Opportunity
The College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
Data Protection/Privacy Notice
In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy, please click here for further information. Please click here for a copy of our Privacy Notice for further information about how we process your personal data.
Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge UK
Requirements
Applications are invited for a permanent post of Assistant/Associate Professor of Gonville & Caius College and Fellow in Sociology commencing on 1 September 2026. The post is shared with Homerton College with the employment and Fellowship provided by Gonville & Caius College.
Applications are welcome from persons with experience of working at post-doctoral level in any area of Sociology. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue their own program of research, with opportunities to become integrated and involved in activities within the Department of Sociology. The successful candidate will also be required to play a key role in helping to deliver undergraduate teaching within Gonville & Caius and Homerton Colleges on the Human Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) Tripos. In particular, they will be required to carry out a set amount of small group teaching (supervisions) during term, equivalent to approximately ten hours per week teaching students in pairs. Much of this teaching will be done for students from Gonville & Caius and Homerton Colleges and the remainder for students of other colleges in Cambridge. They will also be required to assist with the direction of studies for students and take part in the admissions process for both colleges.
The appointment is for three years in the first instance, starting on 1 September 2026 with the possibility of appointment without named period after this time. The current annual stipend of an Assistant/Associate Professor of Gonville & Caius College is on the University Single Pay Spine - points 49 to 58 (currently in the range £47,389 to £61,759), with the possibility of promotion to Professor of Gonville & Caius College – point 63 (currently £71,566). This salary is pensionable under the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). Service as director of studies is separately remunerated and the successful candidate is likely to be asked to serve as director of studies in both colleges for students on the Sociology track and the joint Sociology/Political track as well as to students in the first year of the HSPS tripos.
The successful candidate would also have the opportunity in the future to serve as a Pastoral Tutor to a panel of either Undergraduate or Postgraduate students at Gonville & Caius College (remunerated separately).
The successful candidate will be appointed as a College Lecturer and elected to a Fellowship of Gonville & Caius College to be held for the duration of their tenure as Assistant/Associate Professor of Gonville & Caius College.
For queries, please contact the Senior Tutor, Dr Andrew Spencer, at senior.tutor@cai.cam.ac.uk.
Benefits
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit
• Enhanced Parental leave
• Nursery workplace scheme, subject to availability
• Up to 10 meals per week gratis, and other dining rights
• Expenses and allowances in line with College Policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free parking (subject to eligibility/availability)
• College gym
Application Process
To register and apply, please click the 'apply' button.
• Online applications, including a letter of application and a full Curriculum Vitae, should be completed by 23:59 (BST) on Monday 6 April 2026.
• Only if shortlisted, candidates will be asked to arrange for the two referees listed on their application form to submit confidential letters of recommendation DIRECTLY to Debbie Hogg, HR Administrator at careers@cai.cam.ac.uk. Referees should be asked to comment on the candidate’s achievements in research as well as their suitability for undergraduate teaching. You will be advised the deadline for this if you receive a notification you have been shortlisted. (Letters of recommendation will not be accepted if they are received directly from candidates.)
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, in person or online, according to the timeline below.
During the application process, the following details will be required:
• Full contact details including email and telephone numbers;
• Educational qualifications (with relevant dates);
• Appointments and awards held;
• Any salary, stipend or financial assistance to be received after 1 September 2026;
• A brief statement of research interests (no more than 1500 words);
• List of publications;
• List of courses in the HSPS Tripos that the candidate might teach;
• Confirmation of the right to employment in the UK; and
• Names and email addresses of two referees.
- Short-listed candidates should expect to be notified in the week commencing Monday 20 April 2026.
- Interviews will be held in person or online on Friday 8 May 2026.
- The outcome of the application will be communicated to all candidates as soon as possible after interviews have been completed.
It is intended that the successful candidate will take up their appointment on 1 September 2026.
Equality of Opportunity
The College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
Data Protection/Privacy Notice
In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy, please click here for further information. Please click here for a copy of our Privacy Notice for further information about how we process your personal data.