Lecturer in Community Youth Work

The post will contribute to the Community Youth Work programme in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to develop, market, and teach across a range of provision within the academic area where the post resides. They will also contribute research and impact to the REF submission, and will commit to the University’s values of integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and enhancing potential.

Requirements:

1. An honours degree or higher degree in Social Sciences.
2. A PhD in Community Youth Work or a closely related subject.
3. A professional Youth Work qualification.
4. Experience of teaching and examining youth work at university level, or training experience in the delivery of Community Youth Work.

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.