Director of Social Sciences

A bit about the School of Health & Society…

Our School is one of the largest providers of nursing, midwifery, social work and allied health professional education programmes in the UK. We are experts in the social sciences sector and are known locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for our applied research into the interface between culture, digital, health, wellbeing, housing, criminal justice and social care.

We have recently made a strategic decision to develop Policing as part of our portfolio of professional subject areas and have partnered with Greater Manchester Police Force to deliver a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship; a Degree Holder Entry Programme and a Professional Development Transformation package in academic year 21/22.  We have the drive and ambition to become a regional, national and international leader in Policing through professional education and development, research and enterprise.  

Committed to breaking down barriers we are a diverse community which is energised by our commitment to our students, who come to Salford from all over the world. We take pride in our relations with the NHS and other health providers, local authorities and social care units, prisons and the Greater Manchester Police – we are at the very centre of the lives of our community and our students get real life experience from our experts in the field. With world class researchers informing the teaching we do and with award winning teaching facilities, the students experience a hands-on approach to developing their talents.

So what will the role involve?

• As Director of Social Sciences, you will provide dynamic strategy and people leadership across the discipline, with industry experience and a track record of collaboration and stakeholder engagement to shape the School and Directorate vision.
• You will manage the subject areas of Social Policy, Sociology, Criminology, Policing, Social Work and Counselling and Psychotherapy and be able to prioritise action and resources to meet the requirements of a broad and diverse portfolio to achieve excellence.
• You will foster the development of an inclusive community, using teaching approaches which encourage inclusivity, working in partnership with students to  improve their sense of belonging, diversifying the curriculum and using approaches to close the award gap

What’s in it for you?

With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations. 

We put our students first in everything we do, our colleagues help create a community and sense of belonging by having a vibrant campus and campus life that is more than just a workplace. We use agile working principles to enable colleagues to do their best work, from the right location, at the right time to meet our business needs. We are open to your ideas about how you can deliver the outputs of your role in a creative way. We are happy to talk to you about alternative patterns of work that balances your wellbeing and productivity.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong -  watch us in action here!