Department of Sociology
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
8
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
06 Apr 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity for up to three final year Sociology students to act as discussants for the School's inaugural Social Justice Seminar Series event.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University Global Chair, Professor Ramon Spaaij will be presenting a a public lecture entitled: 'Sociology in Action: Advancing Anti-Racism Praxis in Sport.' You can view the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sociology-in-action-advancing-anti-racism-praxis-in-sport-tickets-1984548804898?aff=oddtdtcreator.
 
As a discussant, you will attend the lecture and play a lead role in the post lecture discussion. You will have the opportunity to address Professor Spaaij and the audience, offering your reflections on the lecture, asking questions and/or suggesting themes for the audience Q&A.
 
To support you in this role, you will meet with Professor Spaaij in advance of the lecture to learn about his work and get a summary of the lecture. You will also have a chance to discuss your post-degree plans and gain insights into how Sociology contributes to research, policy and practice globally. 
 
You will be supported by Caitlin and Benedicte to prepare for the lecture and develop your contribution. They will also be there to support you on the day. 
 
 
Dates: The lecture is on April 22 from 5-6:30pm, with two meetings taking place in the preceding week. 
Hours of Work: As above, plus preparation (8 hours in total)
 

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements - 
 
This role is for up to three final year Sociology students with an interest in the Sociology of Sport and/or the Sociology of Race and the role of Sociology in public life.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 6 April 2026.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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