Teaching Associate in Public and Social Policy (Fixed term)
The School of Sociology and Social Policy (SSP) is a vibrant, diverse and exciting centre for social science teaching and research. We are a multidisciplinary unit covering criminology, public policy, social policy, social work and sociology. Cutting across these disciplinary boundaries are two shared values: the promotion of global and social justice and a desire in our teaching and research to ‘make a difference’.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a background in Public and Social Policy to join an established team in the School of Sociology and Social Policy. The role holder will work as a member of a team that delivers teaching for students in Public and Social Policy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Taking responsibility for the quality of our educational programmes, they will maintain high standards of teaching, and contribute generally to the development of teaching, teaching methods and assessment across the School. The successful candidate will also be expected to take an active role in teaching administration and the wider development of educational programmes within the School.
We welcome applications from those with a PhD awarded or close to completion (i.e. must be submitted) in relevant subject area.
This position is available on a fixed term contract for 12 months. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
We actively encourage people from racially minoritised backgrounds and those who have protected characteristics to apply: the School is determined to provide a diverse and inclusive environment for staff and students, which draws on the widest possible range of talents and backgrounds.
interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th December 2024.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ruby Chau email ruby.chau@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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