Associate Professor of Social Work

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We are inviting applications to join the Social Work team at the University of Plymouth and be part of its research, teaching, and practice education. Social Work at Plymouth offers educational programmes leading to application for registration with Social Work England. Our BA (Hons) Social Work is currently rated as seventeenth in England according to the ‘Complete University Guide’. We are therefore seeking dynamic individuals with a passion for social work, to support and inspire the next generation of social work professionals. To strengthen our research and teaching portfolio further, the School for Health Professions are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Social Work with a strong research and publication profile, and potential for gaining external funding and providing post-graduate supervision. We welcome applications from those with a PhD or equivalent body of work who are also willing to register with Social Work England from any social work background. We are particularly interested in someone with quantitative skills, though it is not an essential criterion. You will work as part of the Social Work team to provide leadership in research, teaching and offer high quality innovative support, teaching and research on our social work programmes. The focus of this role will be on research but this will also include where appropriate supporting students on placement and contributing to the design and preparation of teaching materials, course planning, delivery and assessment. We are looking for individuals who will be able to make a contribution to research informed practice. Registration with Social Work England is essential. Contact for informal discussion: Assoc Prof. Dr Kev Stone (Academic Lead): **** This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus Adult and Children Barred List checks. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 11 April 2022 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 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 and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . 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. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£51,799 - £60,022 per annum - Grade 9
Package:
Permanent, Full-Time
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
the ‘Complete University Guide’. We are therefore seeking dynamic individuals with a passion for social work, to support and inspire the next generation of social work professionals.
To strengthen our research and teaching portfolio further, the School for Health Professions are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Social Work with a strong research and publication profile, and potential for gaining external funding and providing post-graduate supervision. We welcome applications from those with a PhD or equivalent body of work who are also willing to register with Social Work England from any social work background. We are particularly interested in someone with quantitative skills, though it is not an essential criterion.
You will work as part of the Social Work team to provide leadership in research, teaching and offer high quality innovative support, teaching and research on our social work programmes. The focus of this role will be on research but this will also include where appropriate supporting students on placement and contributing to the design and preparation of teaching materials, course planning, delivery and assessment. We are looking for individuals who will be able to make a contribution to research informed practice. Registration with Social Work England is essential.
Contact for informal discussion: Assoc Prof. Dr Kev Stone (Academic Lead): ****
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus Adult and Children Barred List checks.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 11 April 2022 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 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 and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
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.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
Job Description
Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy
A8406
£51,799 - £60,022 per annum - Grade 9
51799
51799
60022
Academic/Research
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Full-Time
37
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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