Senior Lecturer in Social Work

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.

Faculty / Directorate

We are looking to appoint 2 Senior Lecturer's in Social Work to join our Social Work academic team within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Home to four specialist schools: Allied Health Sciences, Applied Social Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery, and the Leicester School of Pharmacy, the Faculty educates and develops professionals who make a significant difference to lives, health, wellbeing, communities and society.

Teaching reflects the latest developments in the sector and many courses have professional accreditations. A range of work experience and volunteering opportunities enable students to develop the skills required by graduate employers. Recent graduates have secured roles with leading employers such as AstraZeneca, the Ministry of Defence and the NHS.

Role

As Senior Lecturer in Social Work, you will contribute to the teaching, learning, assessment and research in the Division of Social Work and Youth and Community Development with a specific focus on our Social Work programmes. This will include planning and delivering teaching to students and undertaking module/programme leadership and other programme responsibilities. You will have tutorial responsibilities (including placement visits), dissertation supervision and a contribution to teaching and research across the wider Division, School, Faculty, and University and with external partners where appropriate.

In your new role as Senior Lecturer in Social Work, you will be expected to have a primary input into the social work undergraduate and post graduate provision and will be required to work with stakeholder partners.

Ideal Candidate

To be successful, you will have proven academic expertise and/or significant practice experience in the field of Social Work, have achieved a qualification in Social Work and be a registered social worker with Social Work England. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have expertise in Adult Social Work.

You must demonstrate your knowledge of contemporary developments in the field of social work and wider awareness of developments in the social care field. You must also have experience of working in partnership with health and social care organisations.

For full details about these vacancies, view the Job Description & Person Specification. To submit an application, please click 'Apply'.

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