Lecturer in Social Work
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,636 to £42,254 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Additional market rate supplement payment of £4,000 which will be reviewed on 3 January 2029 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teesside University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | T02521 |
Summary
Teesside University is seeking a dedicated and inspirational Lecturer in Adult Social Work to join the Department of Psychology and Social Work based within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, supporting student learning, and shaping the future of social work education. Applicants must be a registered social worker with relevant professional experience in adult services. Key responsibilities include:
Deliver engaging teaching in adult social work across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Contribute to curriculum design, development and assessment
Support students through academic guidance and pastoral care
Undertake research and scholarly activity within social work practice
Build strong links with external partners and professional networks
Why join us?
At Teesside, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community that values innovation, collaboration and social impact. We are committed to shaping the next generation of social workers and to making a real difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place online, via Microsoft Teams.
The interview will take place on 6 February 2026.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Click here https://www.tees.ac.uk/jobs/ for further details of this and other posts at Teesside University.
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University - https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm.
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside click here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/minisites/team_teesside/index.cfm.
What we offer you
The University’s Annual Leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July. In addition to statutory Bank Holidays, you are entitled to 259 hours (35 days) paid annual leave during the course of the year.
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
Special leave to support a range of circumstances
A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
A range of family friendly benefits
An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/hr/benefits.cfm
Deliver engaging teaching in adult social work across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Contribute to curriculum design, development and assessment
Support students through academic guidance and pastoral care
Undertake research and scholarly activity within social work practice
Build strong links with external partners and professional networks
Why join us?
At Teesside, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community that values innovation, collaboration and social impact. We are committed to shaping the next generation of social workers and to making a real difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place online, via Microsoft Teams.
The interview will take place on 6 February 2026.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Click here https://www.tees.ac.uk/jobs/ for further details of this and other posts at Teesside University.
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University - https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm.
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside click here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/minisites/team_teesside/index.cfm.
What we offer you
The University’s Annual Leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July. In addition to statutory Bank Holidays, you are entitled to 259 hours (35 days) paid annual leave during the course of the year.
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
Special leave to support a range of circumstances
A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
A range of family friendly benefits
An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here - https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/hr/benefits.cfm
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