Senior Lecturer Doctorate Social Work and Social Care

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  • North West London
  • £64,156-71,148 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 13 days ago
Opportunity for Social Work or Social Care Academics to Teach on D55 - temporary position(s) until end April 2026 (up to 4 sessions a week including a Thursday)Are you an experienced academic in Social Work or Social Care with a passion for teaching at the doctoral level? Would you like to increase your sessions for one term?We are looking for qualified and dedicated individuals to join our team on theProfessional Doctorate in Advanced Practice and Research in Social Work and Social Care (D55), based at the Tavistock.Main duties of the jobKey Details:
  • Up to 4 teaching sessions per week
  • Face-to-face teachingat the Tavistock on alternate Thursdays
  • Opportunity to shape the learning and development of doctoral students at various stages of their academic journey
What We're Looking For:
  • Experience inpractitioner researchwithin social work or social care
  • Expertise inteaching and learning at the doctoral level
  • Strong knowledge and skills insocial work and social care practice
  • Ideallyresearch activeor with extensive academic experience
The role will involve facilitating group seminars, mentoring doctoral students, and contributing to the academic growth of candidates across the course. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of future leaders in the field.About usThe Professional Doctorate in Social Work community of staff and students is a close and friendly one. We attract a diverse and experienced body of students who provide a vibrant and interesting learning community who are committed developing practitioner research.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£64,156 to £71,148 a year Per annum including HCASContractFixed termDuration8 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number260-TP-973Job locationsTavistock and Portman NHS TrustBelsize LaneLondonNW3 5BAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • oPhd or professional Doctorate or equivalent oSubstantial experience of teaching students in higher education oCommitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching oKnowledge and understanding of psychosocial/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
Desirable
  • oExperience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions. oTrack record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity. oExperience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience oUK recognised qualification in Social Work oExperience of doctoral examining
Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • oPhd or professional Doctorate or equivalent oSubstantial experience of teaching students in higher education oCommitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching oKnowledge and understanding of psychosocial/ systemic approaches to health and social care and organisations oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
Desirable
  • oExperience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions. oTrack record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity. oExperience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience oUK recognised qualification in Social Work oExperience of doctoral examining

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