Lecturer in Social Sciences (Special Educational Needs)

Contract: Fixed-term till 31st July 2025

Work Pattern: Full time

Closing Date: 8^th October 2025 at 5.00pm

Liverpool Hope University is a vibrant community with high scholarly standards.  We are proud of our past, confident in our present, and ambitious for our future research goals. We submitted over 96% of our Research active staff (colleagues with Significant Responsibility for Research) in thirteen Units of Assessment for REF 2021.  All 13 subject units were assessed as having aspects of their work in Internationally Excellent (3*) or World Leading (4*) categories. The opportunities available include the post of: Lecturer in Social Sciences (SEN)

We currently deliver a range of Undergraduate provision in SEN and a Master’s in Disability Studies. You will join a supportive team who work closely together. The School is fully committed to excellence in teaching, to enhancing the student experience, and to research-informed teaching.

While we welcome interest from those with expertise in any area of SEN, we are particularly keen to receive applications from those who would be able to contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas: autism, inclusion studies, SENCO, and SEN Code of Practice. Additional experience in any related social sciences areas, or an interest in research and writing skills, would also be welcomed. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to existing provision within the School, to support future curriculum developments, and to engage with the research profile of the SEN team.

The School of Education and Social Science runs undergraduate degree programmes in Sociology, Special Educational Needs, Health and Social Care, Health and Wellbeing, Childhood and Youth, Early Childhood, Education Studies, and Social Work. The School also runs Masters programmes in Social Work, Social Policy, Sociology, Education and Disability Studies.

We recruit staff nationally and internationally as we seek out the best people to help build Hope for the future. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment that recognises and respects difference. If you join us, you will be doing so at an exciting and challenging time as we work to build a university of distinction in the UK.

For the role of Lecturer a PhD is normally required. However, we also consider those candidates with considerable professional experiences or working towards a doctoral degree. For applicants who have already completed doctoral degrees, when completing your application please include the title and a copy of the abstract of your doctoral dissertation.

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