The Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford seeks to appoint a University Lecturer in Sociology, specialising either in the field of ethnicity or in one of the other areas of departmental interest (social inequality and stratification, political sociology, economic sociology, the study of extralegal forms of governance or economic activities). The appointee will also be offered a Fellowship at Nuffield College. The anticipated starting date is 1 October 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter. The University salary is in the range of £35,520 - £47,736 p.a. The postholder will also receive a pensionable academic allowance from the college of £20,361 p.a.
 

Applicants should have a doctorate or equivalent, a strong record of research achievement at an international level, including the demonstrated capacity to publish in top-rated journals and with first class university presses. The successful candidate should have the ability and experience necessary to teach mainly at the graduate level, to supervise doctoral students, and to win external research funding.
 

Further information, including details on how to apply, is available at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 20 February 2009.