Lecturer in Social Policy and Public Administration

Department/School: School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences

Campus: Belfast

Salary: £41,086 - £56,567 per annum

Duration: Fixed-Term from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026 / Full-Time

Closing Date: 29th September 2025

Reference Number: 038029

About Us

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 Role

The postholder will contribute to a range of full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate social policy and public administration programmes in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, including the BSc (Hons) Social Policy, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Policy degrees, and the Masters of Public Administration. 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.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

About You

The postholder will be required to have:

• An honours degree, or higher degree, in Social or Public Policy, or a closely related subject.
• A PhD in Social or Public Policy (or a closely related subject) or substantial research track record.
• Experience of teaching and examining Social Policy / Health and Social Care Policy / Public Administration at university level.

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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. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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.