Senior Lecturer in Social Work - Ipswich, United Kingdom - University of Suffolk

University of Suffolk

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the role

The University of Suffolk is looking for research active, teaching passionate scholar to join the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and help drive our vision for being a leading centre for excellence and innovation in the field of Social Work.

This exciting opportunity is offered as a Senior Lecturer role, on a full-time permanent basis.

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is publicly-engaged and outward looking, with an emerging profile in producing world-leading and internationally excellent research that is distinctive, impactful, and of relevance to our communities and broader society.

Our School connects - People, Place and Society.

Student experience is at the heart of everything we do at the University of Suffolk. We are proud to offer our students state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist spaces designed to enhance learning and teaching.

Boasting an outstanding record of achievement in promoting student engagement in the learning journey, as evidenced by high NSS satisfaction rates, we have a clear ambition to be a leading University for high-quality, student-centred, research-led teaching.

We are also passionate about providing learners with an exceptional learning experience and have a strong track record in delivering excellence.

A particular strength of the School is our Social Work programme, whose exceptional graduates are critical to the future of social care services across East Anglia and beyond.

About you

The successful applicant should also have a research plan around publications that will contribute to our next REF submission as well as an ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Whilst not required, further desired characteristics include holding a PhD or professional doctorate qualification as well as teaching fellowship with the HEA.

Alternatively, extensive professional practice experience will be considered with a commitment towards achieving these qualifications and publishing.

The School is a collegial one, with an emphasis on mutual support and organised around the principle of working together to achieve the University's strategic objectives.

You must be a team-player, with an ability to nurture the talents of others to the benefit of the School and University as a whole.

We offer a stimulating environment for an exceptional scholar, along with an excellent level of staff development and support.

If you would like to be part of the University of Suffolk community and share in our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

If you share our values and our vision, you will find a home at the University of Suffolk.