Lecturer in Social Work/ Social Sciences

Royal Holloway, University of London; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based university is seeking a Lecturer in Social Work/Social Sciences to teach undergraduate and Masters courses. The role involves academic leadership and contributing to student experience improvements. Applicants should have relevant teaching experience and expertise in Human Development and Social Work. This full-time position offers generous benefits including training opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Development, Social Policy, Health and Social Care topics.
• Teaching expertise in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and Masters core and optional modules.
• Contribute to academic leadership and department projects.
• Improve student experience through effective teaching and administration.

Skills

Teaching experience relevant to undergraduate and Masters level

Ability to contribute to core and optional modules

Broad range of skills to teach effectively

Job description

Overview

Lecturer in Social Work/ Social Sciences

Department: Law and Criminology, School of Law and Social Sciences

Location: Egham, Surrey (with MSc teaching in central London campus, Senate House)

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance

Post Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 35

Weeks per Year: 52

Closing Date: 23:59 BST on Tuesday 14 October 2025

Reference: 0925-220

Right to work: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 months)

Responsibilities

Applications are invited for a 12-month fixed term post of Lecturer in Social Work/ Social Sciences (Teaching Focus). The post involves teaching undergraduate and Masters core and optional modules on the following programmes:

• BSc Social Sciences
• BSc Health and Social Care
• MSc Social Work

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching delivery on these courses and is expected to have teaching expertise in Human Development, Social Policy, Health and Social Care topics, and teaching and practice experience in Social Work. The role includes academic leadership and an active contribution to course or department administration and projects to improve the student experience.

Qualifications and Requirements

We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate:

• Teaching experience relevant to the above programmes (undergraduate and Masters level)
• Ability to contribute to core and optional modules
• A broad range of skills to teach effectively and to contribute to department administration or student experience projects

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and support with Eyesight testing
• Free parking

Additional Information

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated on a central campus near Windsor Great Park. The MSc in Social Work teaching is based at the central London campus in Senate House, London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Social Work Subject Head, Stefan Brown. For queries on the application process, the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email. Royal Holloway recognises the importance of balancing work and home life and offers flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job share or compressed hours.

Please quote the reference: 0925-220

Closing Date: 23:59, 14 October 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification