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Lecturer in Social Work

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Post Details

Full time
Open ended

Grade 7: £36,333 – £43,155 p.a. OR
Grade 8: £44,414 – £52,841 p.a.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 12 April 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role will require membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

Grade 7, Teaching and Scholarship
To support the MSc Applied Professional Studies in Adult Services, Support and Protection. To contribute to other UG and PG modules on the Social Work qualifying programmes. To support new Faculty Masters provision.

Grade 8, Teaching and Research
To coordinate modules and teach on the MSc Applied Professional Studies in: Child Wellbeing and Protection. To coordinate modules and teach on other Social Work Qualifying Programmes at undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG). To contribute to new Faculty Masters provision.

Description of Duties

Grade 7, Teaching and Scholarship

Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
Contribute to continuous improvement of post-qualifying provision for the Scottish social services and allied health professional workforce. This post will have a particular focus, but not exclusive, on Adult Services, Support and Protection
Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to bids for external funding/income for scholarship activities
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g., delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Evaluate own practice and approaches to teaching, continue to maintain professional practice links and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Grade 8, Teaching and Research

Engage in individual and collaborative research activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
Co-supervise or mentor research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes where required
Contribute to continuous improvement of post-qualifying provision for the Scottish social services and allied professional workforce, particularly those in child wellbeing and protection roles
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment ofstudents
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Maintain professional practice links and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential Criteria

Grade 7, Teaching and Scholarship

Qualifications

Social work or allied health qualified professionals
Professional practice experience with adult care services, or teaching experience and/or a PhD in a relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience or knowledge to design, deliver, assess and evaluate modules in social work education or continuing professional development
Demonstrate an understanding of or provide evidence of developing effective approaches to adult teaching and learning, student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience particularly for part-time and mature students
Knowledge of contemporary adult support and protection and self-directed support services
Clear plans for future scholarship activities e.g. in relation to Adult Services

Grade8, Teaching and Research

Qualifications

Relevant professional qualification, with experience of a supervisory roles
Extensive practice experience, or a PhD in a relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Extensive practice experience with children and families, specifically relating to adult services, support and protection
Experience of teaching in a university environment
Experience of designing and delivering excellent teaching, learning and development activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience particularly for part-time and mature students
Evidence of engaging in professional networks, locally, nationally and internationally
Knowledge of contemporary developments in Scottish policy and practice
Evidence of successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others

Desirable Criteria

Grade 7, Teaching and Scholarship

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. Learning and Development qualification; PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow/Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Evidence, knowledge or interest of international collaboration
Evidence of developing a high quality publication record or preparing profession specific reports
Evidence of developing teaching, scholarship or similar proposals to bid for external funding
Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Credible plan for the active pursuit of external funding for pedagogic research and scholarship activities

Grade 8, Teaching and Research

Registered social worker
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
Evidence of programme innovation and development
Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
A track record of high quality general or profession-specific writing published in appropriate outlets/media
A record of involvement in developing research proposals to bid for external funding
Evidence of good knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. Learning and Development qualification; PGCert and/or holding or working towards Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) is an integrated multi-disciplinary team of academic and professional support staff with research and teaching interests in sociology, social policy, criminology, education, housing studies, social work and dementia. Working collaboratively with students, staff and stakeholders, the Faculty provide high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as professional development in all these areas through our interdisciplinary links across the University and beyond. The Faculty has a thriving research culture, and we are delighted with its very strong REF 2021 results. The Social Work and Social Policy REF submission achieved 3rd in Scotland for GPA (23rd in the U.K. out of 76 submissions for GPA), the Power Ranking (FTE + GPA) for this submission is 8th in the U.K. The Education REF submission achieved 3rd in Scotland for GPA (23rd in the U.K. out of 83 submissions for GPA), the Power Ranking (FTE + GPA) of this submission is 24th in the U.K.

In addition to teaching, social scientific research is undertaken in the Faculty under the following headings: Crime and Justice; Child Welfare and Protection; Curriculum and Pedagogy; Dementia and Social Gerontology; Educational Studies; Public Services and Governance; and Social Surveys and Social Statistics.

Full information about the Faculty can be found here: stir.ac.uk/social-sciences/

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Interdisciplinary in its approach, Stirling’s research informs its teaching curriculum and facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 120 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The campus – also home to 1,700 staff – has its own loch and castle, and a recent multi-million-pound redevelopment has delivered modern, flexible, and digitally connected study and social spaces at the heart of campus, including enhanced student support and retail and catering outlets.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019). Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and its recently redeveloped world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

As a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, the University is driving productivity and inclusive growth across the Forth Valley, and beyond. Through pioneering collaborative solutions to global challenges, researchers are putting innovation, skills, and partnership at the heart of a sustainable economic recovery.
www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Job number: FAC01703
Contract Type: Open Ended
Closing date: 12-Apr-2023
Location:: Stirling Campus
Grade: Grade8 £44,414-£52,841 p.a.
Faculty/Service: Faculty of Social Sciences

Post Details

Full time
Open ended

Grade 7: £36,333 – £43,155 p.a. OR
Grade 8: £44,414 – £52,841 p.a.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 12 April 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role will require membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The Post

Description of Duties

Grade 7, Teaching and Scholarship

Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
Contribute to continuous improvement of post-qualifying provision for the Scottish social services and allied health professional workforce. This post will have a particular focus, but not exclusive, on Adult Services, Support and Protection
Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to bids for external funding/income for scholarship activities
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g., delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Evaluate own practice and approaches to teaching, continue to maintain professional practice links and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Grade 8, Teaching and Research

Engage in individual and collaborative research activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
Co-supervise or mentor research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes where required
Contribute to continuous improvement of post-qualifying provision for the Scottish social services and allied professional workforce, particularly those in child wellbeing and protection roles
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment ofstudents
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Maintain professional practice links and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential Criteria

Grade 7, Teaching and Scholarship

Qualifications

Social work or allied health qualified professionals
Professional practice experience with adult care services, or teaching experience and/or a PhD in a relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience or knowledge to design, deliver, assess and evaluate modules in social work education or continuing professional development
Demonstrate an understanding of or provide evidence of developing effective approaches to adult teaching and learning, student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience particularly for part-time and mature students
Knowledge of contemporary adult support and protection and self-directed support services
Clear plans for future scholarship activities e.g. in relation to Adult Services

Grade8, Teaching and Research

Qualifications

Relevant professional qualification, with experience of a supervisory roles
Extensive practice experience, or a PhD in a relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Extensive practice experience with children and families, specifically relating to adult services, support and protection
Experience of teaching in a university environment
Experience of designing and delivering excellent teaching, learning and development activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience particularly for part-time and mature students
Evidence of engaging in professional networks, locally, nationally and internationally
Knowledge of contemporary developments in Scottish policy and practice
Evidence of successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others

Desirable Criteria

Grade 7, Teaching and Scholarship

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. Learning and Development qualification; PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow/Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Evidence, knowledge or interest of international collaboration
Evidence of developing a high quality publication record or preparing profession specific reports
Evidence of developing teaching, scholarship or similar proposals to bid for external funding
Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Credible plan for the active pursuit of external funding for pedagogic research and scholarship activities

Grade 8, Teaching and Research

Registered social worker
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
Evidence of programme innovation and development
Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
A track record of high quality general or profession-specific writing published in appropriate outlets/media
A record of involvement in developing research proposals to bid for external funding
Evidence of good knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. Learning and Development qualification; PGCert and/or holding or working towards Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)