Lecturer in Community & Youth Work in Bolton

The University of Greater Manchester is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas.

The key duties of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching and delivery of the Community & Youth Work programme, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, including the academic and personal support of students. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the student recruitment and admissions of the Community & Youth Work Programme.

Professional Membership/Registration is an essential requirement for this role along with a first degree and preferably a teaching qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates with contemporary experience in Community & Youth Work. A commitment to undertaking a PhD and membership of the Higher Education Academy is an essential requirement of the role.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Community & Youth Work Education as well as being able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of links between courses and the Professional sector.

The university is committed to upholding academic freedom and freedom of speech within the law. We support open and respectful debate, the exchange of ideas, and the right of staff and students to question, test, and advance knowledge without constraint, while recognising the responsibility to exercise these freedoms in a way that respects the rights of others.

In addition, the Office for Students (OfS) operates an independent free speech complaints scheme for staff, job applicants and visiting speakers. Further information about eligibility and the complaints process is available from the OfS. Complaints will normally only be considered by the OfS after the University's internal procedures have been completed, including any appeal, or after 90 days have elapsed since those procedures began.

Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received. Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment. Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. The University of Greater Manchester strives to achieve equality of opportunity.