Lecturer in Community Youth Work

Job Title: Lecturer in Community Youth Work
School: School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences
Campus: Derry~Londonderry
Salary: Academic 7/8 (£41,086 - £58,260 per annum)
Duration: Permanent / Full-Time
Closing Date: 28th September 2025
Reference Number: 037886

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post will contribute to the Community Youth Work programme in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to develop, market, and teach across a range of provision within the academic area where the post resides. They will also contribute research and impact to the REF submission, and will commit to the University’s values of integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and enhancing potential.

- ABOUT YOU -

1. An honours degree or higher degree in Social Sciences.
2. A PhD in Community Youth Work or a closely related subject.
3. A professional Youth Work qualification.
4. Experience of teaching and examining youth work at university level, or training experience in the delivery of Community Youth Work.

Further information can be found in the candidate briefing document, available to download from the advert on the Ulster University Jobs portal.

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The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website.

The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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