Lecturer, Health and Social Care at University of Essex

About the School

The School of Health and Social Care 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. We work in partnership with various people and organisations, who offer us their expertise and experience, making us a team of people who truly understand what is needed from health and social care professionals and services– now and in the future.

We are looking to recruit a Lecturer to the School.

This post will complement our expanding existing team in the delivery of the innovative preregistration programmes in apprenticeship at our Colchester Campus. There may also be opportunities to contribute to and develop our portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, and to input to teaching on other programmes across the School.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding area not only in the School but also within the University of Essex to enhance your skills and experience in this field.

You will take an active part in the delivery and development of apprenticeship programmes in the school and engage effectively in substantive teaching and learning support roles in the Department and develop a broad understanding of how such activities support student learning.

These posts will complement our expanding existing team in the delivery of the innovative preregistration programmes in apprenticeship at our Colchester Campus. There may also be opportunities to contribute to and develop our portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, and to input to teaching on other programmes across the School.

About you

You will have relevant professional experience or practice or a relevant doctoral level degree or be close to completion or equivalent or a relevant Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject.

Experience of working independently in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support in engaging and innovative ways, strong communication skills, both written and verbal and experience of contributing to designing and planning learning activities, developing effective learning environments are essential.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

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 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.