Hull
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
September 2026 start. Fixed term until June 2027.
Salary: £26,772 - £40,052 FTE per annum
Annual Leave: 42 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)
As our Lecturer in Social Sciences you will work primarily with students engaged across a range of courses providing support needed to achieve their programme of study.
The post holder will need to be innovative in their teaching methods and responsible for aspects of leadership within the curriculum.
Responsibilities of our Lecturer in Social Sciences
- Deliver high-quality, engaging and challenging teaching and learning, employing innovative and interactive teaching methods to ensure stretch, challenge, and engagement of students of all ages and abilities.
- Lead, coordinate and support course activities to achieve curriculum area targets, including collation and submission of financial claims to appropriate funding bodies and partners as required.
- Plan, prepare and update all relevant teaching documentation including schemes of work, lesson plans and online learning materials using Canvas.
- Facilitate academic tutorials, contribute to marketing, promotion, recruitment and interviewing of students and participate in open events, school tasters and enrolment events.
- Assess, monitor and record timely feedback to students, lead IV/IQA processes, and contribute to quality assurance processes and curriculum design within the area.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the subject specialism by attending appropriate professional/vocational updating.
- Attend meetings and communicate with colleagues within the curriculum area as and when required.
- Lead, coordinate and support course activities that will support the achievement of curriculum area targets and accurately carry out the qualification completion process within the departmental systems in a timely manner.
What we’re looking for in our Lecturer in Social Science
- Qualification and specialism in a relevant subject (Criminology, Psychology & Law).
- Certified Educator / PGCE or willingness to work towards.
- Previous experience teaching subject specialism including BTEC and WJEC qualifications.
- Experience working within Further/Higher education.
- Experience of course leadership.
- The ability to work as a professional team member and liaise with tutors, employers, awarding bodies and other agencies.
- The ability to work flexibly, including evening and weekend work.
Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.
Lecturer in Social Sciences employer: Hull College
Hull College is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, prioritising the growth and development of its staff. As a Kitchen Porter, you will benefit from a term-time only schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic, while also contributing to a vibrant educational environment. With opportunities for training and professional development, Hull College is dedicated to ensuring that all employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
