Lecturer in Social Work

Solent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton Solent University invites applications for an enthusiastic Social Work Lecturer to join our team. You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to undergraduate and postgraduate students and apprentices, designing engaging materials and activities that connect theory to practice.

You will assess and provide feedback on student work, support progression, and contribute to curriculum development, research, and partnerships with social care organisations.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education or professional education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive and student-centered education.
• Experience in supporting learners in higher education or professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Design and update teaching materials for social work programmes.
• Assess, mark and provide feedforward on student work.
• Support student development and progression within undergraduate and postgraduate study.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic administration.
• Engage in placements education and partnerships with social care organisations.
• Involve in research, professional practice and dissemination of knowledge.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive education

Education

Qualified social worker (recognized)

Job description

There is a new opportunity to join our established team of Social Workers at Southampton Solent University.

We are looking for a Registered Social Worker to join out academic team to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to our students and apprentices who are studying social work at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The role involves developing and delivering lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical learning activities, while supporting students in developing the knowledge, skills, and professional values required for social work practice.

The key responsibilities include designing and updating teaching materials, assessing, marking and providing feedforward on student work. Supporting our student development and progression is a key part of the role, and we welcome your contribution to curriculum development, whilst maintaining your current knowledge of social work practice, legislation, policy, and professional standards. You will have the opportunity to contribute to current research, professional practice, academic administration, placement education, and partnerships with social care organisations.

The role requires an individual with enthusiasm, effective communication skills, teaching experience and strong interpersonal skills, together with relevant professional experience and knowledge of social work practice.

Are you passionate about social work education and committed to inspiring the next generation of social workers?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Social Work Lecturer to join our team and contribute to high-quality teaching, learning, and student development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work

• Relevant professional social work experience.

• Strong communication and teaching skills preferably with a an established academic background.

• A commitment to inclusive and student-centred education.

• Experience of supporting learners in higher education

• A passion for developing future social work professionals.

Why join us at Southampton Solent University? You have the opportunity to make a difference to inspire and support the next generation of social workers who will make a positive impact in communities.

You will bepart of a supportive team and work alongside experienced academics and social work professionals in a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity for professional development, research, and career progression and a platform to bring your practice experience into education and use your professional experience to connect theory to real-world social work practice.

You will have the chance to shape future social workers and contribute to innovative teaching, curriculum development, and student success. We are an inclusive environment and committed to equality, inclusion, and student achievement.

Join us and combine your passion for social work with your commitment to education and lifelong learning.