Lecturer

Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care

About the School

The School of Health and Social Care has an excellent reputation for teaching and research in health and social care. It is at the forefront of preparing people to solve real-life issues in health and society, offering courses and research that both commissioners and employers believe in.

The School is currently going through exciting changes and expansion, with an increase in student numbers, with the introduction of new courses at our Southend Campus, including the new CertHE H&SC and Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Duties of the Role

The post-holder is expected to engage effectively in substantive teaching and learning support roles and develop a broad understanding of how such activities support student learning.

In addition, they will also be expected to design, plan and deliver learning (modules, programmes of study, etc.) in creative and innovative ways appropriate to the subject area and level, taking into account departmental action planning and priorities.

A full list of duties can be found within the respective jobpacks attached.

Qualifications and Skills required

For the grade 8 post - The successful candidate will hold a relevant postgraduate degree in health and social care or possess equivalent professional or practice experience in a clinical area. You will be required to have proven experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to achieve this, as well experience of developing effective learning environments.

For the grade 9 post - The successful candidate will hold a relevant masters degree in health and social care or possess equivalent professional or practice experience in a clinical area. You will be required to have substantial experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support in engaging and innovative ways.

Please state clearly within your application if you're applying for the grade 8 or grade 9 post. 

The University of Essex is a campus based University and all academic appointments are made with the expectation that you will be present on campus to fulfil the requirements of your position. At the time of a job offer, the possibility of hybrid working, will be discussed and considered on an individual basis, but you will be required to be based within the UK.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk.

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