Senior Lecturer - Health and Social Care

University of Sunderland Pakistan Regional Office; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care to lead teaching and support student success. This role includes responsibilities in curriculum development and research opportunities in a supportive team environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in academic leadership, particularly with diverse student groups. Located in Sunderland, this position offers generous benefits, including extensive annual leave and a focus on well-being.

Benefits

36 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enrollment in pension scheme

Access to discounts and benefits platform

Private medical insurance access

Discounted fitness membership

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teaching and learning, especially for diverse student cohorts.
• Ability to contribute to research or scholarly activities.
• Experience in personal tutoring and module leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate Health and Social Care courses.
• Support student supervision and curriculum development.
• Engage in collaborative research aligned with school priorities.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Inclusive education

Student supervision

Education

Relevant Master's degree or PhD

Job description

About The University Of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

About The Role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our team. We are a friendly, progressive and professional team with an excellent reputation for providing high quality teaching and learning and student support.

The successful candidate will join our Community, Health and Social Work team which includes our social work, community and youth work, and health and social care degree programmes and short courses. You will contribute to our undergraduate Health and Social Care course, as well as supporting with post-graduate courses. The role will involve aspects of leadership, teaching and assessment, student supervision/support and curriculum development. There will be opportunities to develop your academic profile and to contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research that aligns with the School’s priorities and values.

What You Can Bring

The successful candidate will have experience of academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum development, module leadership, and delivering high-quality, inclusive education across undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes.

You will have proven ability to support student success, including experience of personal tutoring, supervision, and working with diverse student cohorts in a widening participation context.

You will have a developing research or scholarly profile, with evidence of contribution to pedagogic or applied research, knowledge exchange, or professional practice that enhances the academic standing of the subject area.

What We Can Offer You

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
  
  

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th August (23.59 GMT).

Interviews will likely be on Wednesday 3rd September

For any informal enquiries please contact Cally Bleasby - [e-mail]