Lecturer ASER

Overview

The University of Essex invites applications for the position of Lecturer ASER in the School of Health and Social Care. This full-time and permanent post is offered on a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering and developing high-quality social work education within a research-led university setting, preparing future social workers to meet the professional standards of Social Work England.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £47,389 to £56,353 per annum. Duties involve engaging in substantive teaching and learning support roles, supervising student projects, fieldwork, and placements, and incorporating subject and pedagogic research into learning and assessment. Additionally, the role involves developing an individual or collaborative research agenda and producing research outputs for publication.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a relevant doctoral-level research degree in Social Work, be near completion of current PhD studies, or possess equivalent professional experience or practice. Essential qualifications include experience in designing and planning learning activities, creating effective learning environments, providing student or client support, and background in social work alongside strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must also have a clear publication plan for future Research Excellence Framework programmes, evidence of a research agenda, engagement in high-quality research activity, and a developing research profile. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-16.