Lecturer/Associate Professor/Academic Lead in Social Work

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Description:

Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Health Professions has something for everyone interested in health and care-related professions and is committed to shaping our students into the best health professionals they can be. The School offers a unique interdisciplinary learning environment, where students can benefit from excellent skills and research laboratories, research-informed teaching, stimulating practice placements and teaching delivered by professionally registered academic staff. The School is proud of the commitment to student voluntary work, staff–student partnership, strong professional values and our record of student achievement and student satisfaction. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers. We are inviting applications to the Social Work team at the University of Plymouth to be part of our teaching, research and practice education. We offer educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, leading to application for registration with Social Work England. Social Work at Plymouth is currently rated as ninth in the UK according to the ‘Complete University Guide’. We are therefore seeking dynamic individuals with a passion for social work, and extensive leadership experience to build on this success, and support and inspire the next generation of social work professionals. You will work as a senior member of the Social Work team to provide high quality innovative support, teaching and research on our social work programmes. For the right candidate there is also the opportunity to lead the team as Academic Lead for Social Work, representing our programmes both within the University and to other external stakeholders both regionally, nationally, and globally. We are looking for individuals who will be able to make a contribution to research informed practice, to curriculum development and teaching, and with proven leadership skills. Registration with Social Work England is essential. Depending on the experience we will appoint at Grade 7-8 or 9. Position 1: Lecturer in Social Work – this is a fixed-term position and can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis for 2 years to cover a period of absence. Position 2: Lecturer in Social Work or Academic Lead – this is a permanent position and can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly. Please note however that the University reserves the right to make an offer of appointment within the range advertised, aligned with Plymouth's Academic Career Pathways, according to your knowledge, experience and skills in relation to the key accountabilities. This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Andrew Jolly by email at andrew.jolly@plymouth.ac.uk, Rosi Raine by email at rosi.raine@plymouth.ac.uk or Sally Abey by email at sally.abey@plymouth.ac.uk. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 1st May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description - Lecturer Job Description - Associate Professor/Academic Lead Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£37,386 – £52,841 (Grade 7/8) / £54,421 – £63,059 per annum (pro rata if part-time) - Grade 7/8 & 9

Package:

Permanent & Fixed-term, Full-time or Part-time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>

laboratories, research-informed teaching, stimulating practice placements and teaching delivered by professionally registered academic staff. The School is proud of the commitment to student voluntary work, staff–student partnership, strong professional values and our record of student achievement and student satisfaction. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers.

We are inviting applications to the Social Work team at the University of Plymouth to be part of our teaching, research and practice education. We offer educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, leading to application for registration with Social Work England. Social Work at Plymouth is currently rated as ninth in the UK according to the ‘Complete University Guide’. We are therefore seeking dynamic individuals with a passion for social work, and extensive leadership experience to build on this success, and support and inspire the next generation of social work professionals.

You will work as a senior member of the Social Work team to provide high quality innovative support, teaching and research on our social work programmes. For the right candidate there is also the opportunity to lead the team as Academic Lead for Social Work, representing our programmes both within the University and to other external stakeholders both regionally, nationally, and globally. We are looking for individuals who will be able to make a contribution to research informed practice, to curriculum development and teaching, and with proven leadership skills. Registration with Social Work England is essential. Depending on the experience we will appoint at Grade 7-8 or 9.

Position 1:

Lecturer in Social Work – this is a fixed-term position and can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis for 2 years to cover a period of absence.

Position 2:

Lecturer in Social Work or Academic Lead – this is a permanent position and can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly. Please note however that the University reserves the right to make an offer of appointment within the range advertised, aligned with Plymouth's Academic Career Pathways, according to your knowledge, experience and skills in relation to the key accountabilities.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Andrew Jolly by email at andrew.jolly@plymouth.ac.uk

, Rosi Raine by email at rosi.raine@plymouth.ac.uk

or Sally Abey by email at sally.abey@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 1st May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description - Lecturer

Job Description - Associate Professor/Academic Lead

Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

A9469

£37,386 – £52,841 (Grade 7/8) / £54,421 – £63,059 per annum (pro rata if part-time) - Grade 7/8 & 9

37386

37386

43155

Academic/Research

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent & Fixed-term, Full-time or Part-time

37

PT Temporary Parttime All Year

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk