University of Chester
Visiting Lecturers

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The Social and Political Science Division at the University of Chester
The Social and Political Science Division at the University of Chester invites applications for Visiting Lecturers to support our undergraduate Sociology students.
About the Role
Visiting Lecturers will provide an engaging learning environment for undergraduate students, delivering high-quality teaching and assessment support in areas such as introduction to sociological theory and the sociology of consumption.
As a guide, initially we are seeking a candidate who can deliver 4 hours of teaching on a Monday afternoon from the beginning of October until the end of December and engage with related work such as marking. We anticipate further VL opportunities from January.
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The current hourly rate of pay for Visiting Lecturer work is £52.56 per hour. The hourly rate includes the development of learning materials and marking of students’ assessments.
About You
We are seeking candidates with:
- A First Degree
- A Masters in Sociology or a closely related discipline
- Holding or undertaking a PhD in Sociology or closely related discipline
Why Sociology at Chester
Join a skilled and supportive team of social scientists and educators dedicated to delivering engaging teaching across a range of contemporary social and political topics. You will play a key role in helping students develop subject knowledge, critical thinking, and the academic and professional skills needed for future study and employment.
We are committed to providing a positive student experience through innovative and inclusive teaching practices. As part of this, we are continually expanding experiential learning opportunities across our Sociology programme, ensuring that students benefit from diverse, relevant, and impactful learning experiences that connect theory to real-world issues.


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Application Details
If you are interested in this position, please send an expression of interest with your CV to Holly White, Head of Division (h.white@chester.ac.uk).
Please do not complete the online application form.
The closing date is Sunday the 6th of September 2026.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.
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