Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Anthropology (Two Posts)

Salary:

Grade 8: £49,803.29 - £58,613.29 per annum inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)

Grade 9 : £60,239 - £69,132 per annum inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology is a world-leading research-led department. Its academics and research students work across a wide spectrum of anthropological, regional, and theoretical issues, including medical and psychological anthropology, food, migration, political economy and politics, conflict, gender, race, infrastructure, climate change, religion, critical theory and innovative ethnographic methods. The Department aims to lead a key field in establishing the new UKRI Research England supported Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA).

Further information about the Department of Anthropology & Sociology is available online here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/anthropology/

About the Role

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology welcomes applications for two posts appointed at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer levels as part of CAMHRA (starting in September 2024). Hence, we welcome applicants at both early and mid-career levels. The successful candidates will be outstanding anthropologists with requisite teaching experience and research expertise in mental health , as well as in the wider discipline of social/cultural anthropology. It is expected that you will have expertise relevant to the vision and strategy of SOAS.

You must have a PhD in Social/Cultural Anthropology or a closely related field and a strong track record of publications contributing to the department’s excellent research profile. This will be evidenced by original fieldwork and publications, as well as other outputs, knowledge exchange and public/policy engagement activities, proportionate to career level. We are looking for applicants able to foster impactful research collaborations with non-HEI as well as HEI partners. We particularly welcome candidates who demonstrate potential to contribute to the development of innovative, inclusive pedagogies and have experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We encourage applicants having mental health expertise from clinical, professional careers and lived experience, alongside anthropology.

In addition to teaching and research, the role holder will be expected to provide academic advising, supervise dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise doctoral research and writing, and hold administrative roles as appropriate within the Department, College and/or School.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV publications, and a supporting statement

Closing date: 19th April 2024