Job summary
Senior Lectureship : Professional Doctorate Social Work and Social Care
Are you an experienced academic in Social Work or Social Care with a passion for teaching at the doctoral level?
We are looking for qualified and dedicated individuals to join our team on the Professional Doctorate in Advanced Practice and Research in Social Work and Social Care (D55), based at the Tavistock.
Why Join Us?Due to an increase in student numbers, we are seeking enthusiastic academics to teach on this innovative and highly regarded programme. This is an opportunity to work with doctoral candidates and professionals at the forefront of social work and social care research and practice.
Key Details:
- Up to 4 teaching sessions per week
- Face-to-face teaching at the Tavistock on alternate Thursdays
- Opportunity to shape the learning and development of doctoral students at various stages of their academic journey
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in practitioner research within social work or social care
- Expertise in teaching and learning at the doctoral level
- Strong knowledge and skills in social work and social care practice
- Ideally research active or with extensive academic experience
The role will involve facilitating group seminars, mentoring doctoral students, and contributing to the academic growth of candidates across the course. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of future leaders in the field.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily work on our Professional Doctorate Advanced Practice and Research: Social Work and Social Care (D55) which is part of the Integrated Professional Doctorate (IPD) and is validated by the University of Essex. From time to time you may be asked to work flexibly across a number of different courses in the portfolio. The main responsibilities will involve teaching, supervising and supporting Doctoral candidates to produce high quality Practitioner Doctoral research
About us
The Professional Doctorate in Social Work community of staff and students is a close and friendly one. We attract a diverse and experienced body of students who provide a vibrant and interesting learning community who are committed developing practitioner research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Phd or professional Doctorate or equivalent
- Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
- Commitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching
- Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
Desirable
- Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions.
- Track record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity.
- Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
- Experience of doctoral examining
- UK recognised qualification in Social Work
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Phd or professional Doctorate or equivalent
- Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
- Commitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching
- Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
Desirable
- Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions.
- Track record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity.
- Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
- Experience of doctoral examining
- UK recognised qualification in Social Work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
