JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title:Senior Lecturer in Social WorkSalary Grade: Grade 8 Ref No: A754Job Family:Teaching and ScholarshipFaculty/department: Business, Education & Professional Studies (Institute of Education and PublicServices)Base Location: Frances Close Hall CampusFTE: 1.0Special Conditions The post is based on our site at FCH Campus. The post holder may be based atany premises the University occupies and may be required to work at anyUniversity site or any other reasonable location where the University isundertaking its business.The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an enhanced criminal disclosurecheck through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). A conviction (spent orunspent) may not exclude candidates from this position but will be considered aspart of the recruitment process.Subject AreaPrimary Teaching SubjectsSecondary Teaching Subjectscould include one or more of thefollowingThe PostSocial WorkSocial WorkContributions to related areas eg Social CareSenior Lecturer posts are flexible in terms of balance of duties. Therequirements includes a mix of:Teaching on undergraduate, professional and postgraduatecourses.Scholarly activity and research.Knowledge transfer including applied research and training.This post is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the developmentof the social team at the University, and to make a major contributionto the teaching, research and/or income-generating activity of theFaculty. The post offers the opportunity for an experienced socialworker, with experience of supporting pre-qualifying students inplacement, and of peer support and training, to contribute to thedevelopment of the next generation of social workers.The CandidateApplicants must have relevant higher education which includes aprofessionally relevant qualification. You must be experienced in

teaching social work to an appropriate level. For Senior Lecturer,experience in teaching specialist and generalist modules atpostgraduate level would be an advantage.An induction programme is provided at university, Institute andsubject level.Research and Knowledge TransferApplicants should have a good and/or developing researchbackground, preferably coupled with the ability to generate incomethrough knowledge transfer activities.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible to:Head of Institute of Education and Public Services1. Primary Functions1.1 To provide high quality input to the Institute’s undergraduate, postgraduate, professionaland in-company social work and related programmes as required.1.2 To participate in visiting students during placements liaising with stakeholders asappropriate1.3 To assess, record and report on students’ progress.1.4 To contribute to the review, writing, compilation and development of related coursematerials.1.5 To contribute to quality assurance processes and enhancement of the student experience1.6 To attend and contribute to course, Institute and Faculty meetings, including moduleboards.1.7 To engage in research and scholarly activity and to contribute to the developing researchculture within the Institute.1.8 To contribute to knowledge exchange and development of new courses and provision.1.9 To contribute to programme management and administrative duties as appropriate.2. Secondary Functions2.1 To ensure effective quality assurance of all academic and professional duties.2.2 To maintain professional standards and expertise by a process of continuing personal andprofessional subject development.2.3 To develop external links with stakeholders, professional and academic bodies asappropriate.

2.4 To undertake academic support duties, including academic counselling and tutorial supportas appropriate.2.5 To engage in outreach, promotional and student recruitment activity.2.6 To undertake any other duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grade of thepost, as properly directed by the line manager. These variations will not change thegeneral character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.3 Other Requirements3.1 To adhere to the code of conduct relevant to the professional body registration held withinthe academic roleThis job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post and should be read inconjunction with the guidelines for determination of the duties of academic employees and the library ofacademic role profiles. These are to be found in the Personnel Handbook.This job description is a guide to the work the post-holder will initially be required to undertake. It may beamended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected the jobdescription will be regularly reviewed by the post-holder and his/her manager. These discussions will normallytake place during the Staff Development Review interview. Where appropriate, an agreed amended jobdescription will be produced or explicitly authorised by the Human Resources Department.For an informal discussion contactSally Yates: Head of the Institute of education and Public ServicesEmail: syates@glos.ac.ukPhone : 01242 714763July 2013Closing date: 13 September 2013Interview date: 26 or 27 September 2013

PERSON SPECIFICATIONPost Title:Senior LecturerFaculty/Dept: Business, Education & Professional StudiesInstitute of Education and Public ServicesGrade: 81. AttainmentsQualificationsEssential (E)Good first degree or equivalent.Masters degree in appropriate subjector in progress.Appropriate professional qualificationincluding HCPC registration.Desirable (D)HE Teaching qualificationPGCAP (or equivalent)*HEA MembershipDoctorate (or doctorate in progressnear completion)2. PreviousExperienceRelevant experience of employmentin the appropriate professional areafor at least 3 yearsA proven track record in workingwith external agencies such as adultor children’s services in CountyCouncilEvidence of engagement inappropriate continued professionaldevelopment which hasdemonstrably contributed toenhanced learning and teaching in atraining or teaching roleEvidence of effective and successfulquality management in a highereducation settingRecord of achievement in:Knowledge Exchange.Developing courses.ExperienceTeaching experience of directrelevance to specific subjectrequirements for particular levelor type of course.Research degree supervision.Appropriate publicationperformance.REF at national/international level.Experience of teaching and coursedevelopment in higher education

3. Training &Specialist SkillsEvidence of excellence in delivery oflearning and teachingExperience of supporting social workstudents in placements, includingproviding effective tutorial and otherguidance to students to help themprogress their learningManagement and organisationalskills.Record of achievement indevelopment of new skills.Excellent learning support andteaching skills.Experience of research and/orconsultancy.4. Disposition Evidence of working effectively inteamsGood interpersonal andcommunication skillsAble to work to tight deadlines andunder pressureAbility to work independently,managing own timetablePotential to work with seniormanagers from externalorganisations.Confident approach.Ability to work effectively andflexibly with academic staff andstudents*It is a condition of employment that all newly appointed staff on Academic Staff Contracts with fewerthan three years experience of teaching in Higher Education, and not already possessing a teaching inhigher education qualification, should acquire the University Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice(PGCAP). Alternatively, Staff with a minimum of two years full time teaching experience in higher educationmay apply for membership of the Higher Education Academy. This alternative route can only be soughtafter full time teaching within the University for one year and with the agreement of the relevant linemanager.5