Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Social Work ((Children and Families)) at Manchester Metropolitan University
Job Description
The Faculty of Health and Education offers a diverse range of award-winning and innovative degree courses in health and education. Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative, vibrant programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.
About the role:
We have a vibrant research community across all disciplines. All of our courses are designed to combine academic, work-based knowledge with practical experience, and skills to ensure our students are fit for practice, fit for employment and make a valued contribution to the advancement of discipline-based knowledge and the wider education and health and social care agendas. The student experience is at the heart of the Faculty’s work, and we are committed to delivering innovative teaching methods to enhance learning. As one of the largest providers of social work education in the region, we offer a range of high quality, successful and innovative undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship courses.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative, vibrant programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.
The Department of Social Care and Social Work are recruiting a full-time, permanent Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Work to join our thriving team and work with our diverse student community. We are looking for people with at least five years United Kingdom experience of statutory social work with children.
About you:
The ideal candidate should have teaching experience and a creative approach to designing and delivering HE curriculum at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional levels in social work specific and interdisciplinary contexts. This role requires a versatile approach and ability to contribute to a team.
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills (both oral and written), and interpersonal skills. You will also have considerable knowledge and practice experience of working in the relevant area of social work practice.
About the role:
You will be expected to contribute to the Department’s taught undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio.
To apply:
If you would like to join our team and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion please contact Ffion Evans f.evans@mmu.ac.uk or Professor Jenny Fisher j.fisher@mmu.ac.uk
Please attach your CV and Covering Letter to the online portal. For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Jenny Fisher j.fisher@mmu.ac.uk
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
