Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work

Lecturer salary from £37,458 per annum

Senior Lecturer salary from £43,392 per annum

About the Role

The department is seeking to appoint permanent Lecturer or Senior Lecturer posts in Social Work. As a successful applicant, you will be expected to contribute to the existing teaching strength of the department and have a record of success within the field relating to a) professional practice or b) scholarship activities, or c) research. Applications are welcomed from individuals who have an excellent teaching track record and a willingness to continue developing their scholarly, practice or academic research profile.

We are particularly keen to hear from those with key interests/expertise in one or more of the following:

• Children and family practice
• Child protection
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Adult safeguarding
• Transitions
• Adult mental health
• Practice Education
• Decolonising education/practice

You will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, being capable of teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students across our portfolio of courses within the Social Work, Care and Community department.

You will also be an inspiring educator interested in creating engaging learning experiences. You should be able to make a significant contribution to our ambitious plan for delivering innovative, practice-focused education.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification provided below.

If you are in the early stages of an academic career and are considering joining NTU, then our Early Career Academic Development Programme  could be just right for you.

If you are considering joining NTU as a Senior Lecturer you will benefit from our Senior Lecturer Career Framework , which recognises and rewards you based on your performance, contribution and achievement, and offers the opportunity of faster salary progression compared to the industry average.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a single document, including a covering letter and a full CV. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred plan relating to developing professional practice, or scholarship activities, or research.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Dr Simon Cauvain, Head of Department of Social Work, Care and Community,  [email protected]   

Interview date: week commencing 4th March and/or 11th March 2024.

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers at Support for academics | Nottingham Trent University .

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.  Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  for more information.