About the University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.
The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Lecturer in Social Work with experience of child and family practice to join our team. We are a friendly, progressive and professional team with an excellent reputation for providing high quality teaching and learning and student support.
The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate and Masters qualifying Social Work programmes (including our very successful undergraduate and post graduate apprenticeship programmes), as well as to post-qualifying courses. The role will involve module leadership, teaching and assessment, student supervision/support and curriculum development. You will support activities across the Applied Studies team and contribute to the research profile of the School of Social Sciences and Law by engaging in the school’s strong research culture.
What you can bring
Applications are invited from candidates who are Registered Social Workers with experience of child and family social work practice. Candidates need to have a strong commitment to high quality teaching and learning in a Higher Education environment. Candidates should be qualified to at least master’s level and have teaching experience in the Higher Education sector, ideally holding a teaching qualification. Experience of delivering online learning is also desirable.
Ideally, the candidate will have an active research profile with the potential to enhance the school’s return to the next Research Excellence Framework submission. You will contribute to the promotion of teaching, research and outreach activities across the Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries and particularly the School of Social Sciences and Law.
What we can offer you
Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
- Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
- Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
- Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
- Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
- Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.
Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.
Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.
The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd March (23.59 GMT).
For further information about the post or an informal discussion please contact Cally Bleasby, Associate Head of School, via email: cally.bleasby@sunderland.ac.uk
