Senior Lecturer in Social Work (Fixed term for 12 months)

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Social Work to lead teaching and assessment activities while engaging in impactful research. The ideal candidate is a registered social worker with significant experience in education and supervision. This role offers a supportive environment aimed at improving lives in communities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with significant experience.
• Experience supervising and teaching social work students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality teaching materials.
• Contribute to curriculum changes and programme development.
• Engage in high-quality research.

Skills

Teaching skills

Social work supervision

Student support

Research engagement

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

For over 25 years, the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Science and Technology has been passionate about creating programmes that enable our students to engage with the health and social care sectors to deliver the best care to individuals, families and populations. The School of Public and Allied Health covers a range of programme areas including social work, health and social care, public health, paramedicine, midwifery and community nursing.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to the position of Senior Lecturer in Social Work to join our Social Work team. You will lead on and deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities, as well as making a significant contribution to the planning, design and development of modules, programmes, and curriculum changes. You will also engage in high quality research and/or relevant professional and knowledge exchange activities as part of the School of Public and Allied Health’s continued development.

You will be enthusiastic and driven to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. You must be a registered Social Worker, and have significant experience within social work, including experience of supervising and teaching social work students.You will:

• have a strong commitment to ensuring an outstanding student experience
• deliver a range of high quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities
• provide excellent pastoral and academic support to students
• contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum changes
• engage in one of the Faculty’s research themes

Informal enquiries may be made to Degree Apprenticeship Programme Leader Mel Hills: [e-mail] or to MA Social Work Programme Lead Daz Greenop: [e-mail]

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. At LJMU, we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.