Senior Lecturer in Social Work

at  Anglia Ruskin University

ABOUT ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
ARU Peterborough opened its doors to students in September 2022. The university was delivered in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Peterborough City Council. ARU Peterborough will provide transformational and inclusive higher education for the city and region.
https://aru.ac.uk/peterborough

GUIDANCE NOTES:

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category

Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type

Permanent
Employment Type

Full time or fractional
Salary From

£45,163 p.a. pro rata
Salary To

£55,295 p.a. pro rata
Location

Peterborough
Faculty/Prof Service

ARU Peterborough
Ref No
3316
Closing Date
20/02/2025

As part of this exciting project, we are now seeking to appoint two Senior Lecturers in Social Work, one full time and one fractional. We are interested in candidates with experience of undergraduate and post-graduate distance/online/blended learning, work-based learning, and degree apprenticeship delivery.
The post holder will play a vital role in the development and delivery of practice based social work courses and CPD. You will develop relationships with partners, stakeholders and service users and use these to support curriculum development.
As a SWE registered social worker with extensive practice experience, we are looking for a team player with a proven track record in teaching and practice application. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, working independently with minimum supervision and liaising closely with senior colleagues from our partners and key stakeholders. You will need a Social Work degree and registration and be willing to undertake a doctoral qualification as part of your development.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of the community regardless of their backgrounds, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. As a family friendly institution, we welcome applications for part time and flexible working. We have been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award.
Informal enquiries can be made to Esther Norton, Assistant Principal, esther.norton@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.