An opportunity has arisen within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work to join a dynamic team delivering social work education. This post is offered on the basis of a Teaching and Research contract (0.3 FTE) and is offered on a fixed term basis.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative individual to our dynamic and highly respected team to contribute to the delivery of teaching and research (as appropriate given the hours contracted) within our MA Social Work programme within the Division.
Our programme engenders a student-centred approach of participation and partnership and we are committed to promoting an ethos of lifelong learning. We use innovative teaching methods including online learning, peer-assisted study and simulation. Our approach is dynamic and we proactively respond to the needs of students.
Our courses are contemporary and have a robust evidence-informed foundation both in their design and content. We are seeking to appoint an individual who is research -informed and keen to contribute to furthering the research priorities in the Social Work Directorate.
We are seeking a candidate who is committed to working in partnership with our students and enhancing the student experience. We are seeking an effective communicator who is also able to work with external partners to support a high quality learning environment, particularly in relation to practice placements.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Patricia Cartney
Email: patricia.cartney@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
