Lecturer in Social Work

 Grade:  7- Salary: £38,522 - £44,607 (Point 38 - 43)*    

Contract: Full time, fixed term for 2 years

Closing Date: 06 May 2013 at 5pm

Ref: HR1573 

The Social Work reputation at Glasgow Caledonian has been confirmed over the last two years with it being placed consecutively in the top 4 in the United Kingdom in the Social Work League Tables in the Sunday Times. The successful candidate therefore would be joining an established team of social work academics, committed to high quality teaching, student support and applied research.

We wish to appoint a Lecturer who has practice experience and who preferably is working towards a Higher Degree. Experience in educating students is desirable and we would especially welcome applications from candidates who have an active role in research. This post may also be suitable for someone who is in a position to be seconded from their current employment. 

It is expected that the successful candidate will be highly committed to empowering students in their learning, will actively contribute to programme development and delivery, international developments, research and scholarly activity and service user/carer developments. 

This is an exciting time to join the School and the University which has a vibrant research culture and a reputation for innovative learning and teaching practices. 

If you wish to know more about this role or for an informal discussion please feel free to contact  Dr David Watson, Subject lead Social Work  on 0141 331 3188 or at  d.watson@gcu.ac.uk   

This post is subject to a check under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act 

You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom to apply for this vacancy. 

For comprehensive details of this exciting opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/index.html by clicking on the Apply button below.

Winner of the 2009 Times Higher Award for Widening Participation Initiative of the Year

Winner of the 2008 Times Higher Award for Outstanding Support for Overseas Students

Committed to Equality & Diversity

Glasgow Caledonian University is a registered Scottish charity, SC021474 

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Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).