Job Description

Lecturer in Social Sciences

School of Education and Social Sciences
Paisley/Lanarkshire Campus

Lecturer in Social Sciences – REQ001676
AC2: £37,467 - £44,706 per annum
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract to 28th February 2024
2 posts

THE POST - Lecturer in Social Sciences
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Lecturers in Social Sciences to join the academic team on a full-time basis within the School of Education and Social Sciences at the UWS Paisley and Lanarkshire Campus. You will be joining a growing team with a broad range of academic and professional expertise. As a lecturer you will be expected to make a broad contribution to the academic work of the Social Sciences team.

Teaching duties will include both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, assessment and on-going curriculum development and management. You may also be expected to supervise undergraduate and post-graduate research students. We are welcoming candidates with expertise in social/public policy or sociology, including human rights and social justice; health and global development; work and welfare; poverty and wellbeing; family and children.

Experience of teaching at an undergraduate level and having an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline are essential. Desirable candidates will have, or will be working towards completing, a PhD and have teaching experience across the subject area of social sciences. Our ideal candidate will have experience of using technology to enhance online learning and teaching and have a broad and critical understanding of research methods and theoretical issues relevant to the teaching of Social Sciences.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Degree and relevant postgraduate/PhD qualification or equivalent qualification
• Higher Education Fellowship or equivalent
• Experience of learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education
• Appropriate evidence of external engagement which is clearly in line with the School’s priority areas for the future (e.g. external engagement in terms of research, or knowledge exchange, or engagement with professional bodies or other external organisations)
• Have experience of delivering and developing modules across the areas of social/public policy or sociology, including human rights and social justice; health and global development; work and welfare; poverty and wellbeing; family and children; and experience of hybrid delivery of learning and teaching and of use of authentic/real-world assessment approaches
• Commitment to delivering high quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience.

ABOUT US
UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses. With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

The School of Education & Social Sciences at UWS combines sector-leading education provision with strong expertise in social science teaching and research in the west of Scotland and beyond. You will join a supportive and committed team, playing a crucial role in the School’s commitment to social justice and making a difference locally, nationally and internationally. Our students benefit from innovative, practice-focused and research-informed courses, and deep-rooted partnerships with leading organisations across the world. Find out more about our School of Education & Social Sciences.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Further information, including details of how to apply are available at https://jobs.uws.ac.uk/

Closing date: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Interview date: Wednesday 24th August 2022

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

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