Senior Lecturer

The University of Bath is an international centre for research & teaching excellence committed to achieving global impact. We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in social work, able to make a significant contribution to research and teaching in social work at Bath. 

About the role

You will be expected to provide evidence of a track record in undertaking research of international significance, high quality publications, attracting research grant income, developing impact-focussed research, and delivering innovative & high-quality teaching. All applications must show how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description.

We will consider specialisms in any sub-field of social work but are particularly keen to strengthen the department’s interests in mental health. The department has an inclusive interdisciplinary vision and applicants are encouraged to look at our website to see our research expertise in social work, sociology, social policy, criminology and international development.   

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Head of Department, Professor Monica Greco by email mg2725@bath.ac.uk; or to Professor Louise Brown by email L.Brown@bath.ac.uk

About the Department 

The Department of Social and Policy Sciences is an ambitious and collegiate, interdisciplinary community of researchers, teachers, & students. We have a vibrant group of social work academics who are research active and offer one of the country’s most successful teaching programmes in social work. 

Our academic staff represent a range of disciplinary backgrounds including social & public policy, sociology, social work, international development, and criminology. We are committed to interdisciplinary and impactful research and to supporting excellence in both research and teaching. We offer taught programmes in social work, sociology, social policy, criminology and international development. Department of Social & Policy Sciences (bath.ac.uk)

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal & professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, & communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.

Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Terms and Conditions of Employment

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