Senior Lecturer Health and Social Care - (9686)

Are you an experienced academic with expertise in Health and Social Care ?

We are recruiting a Senior Lecturer for a fixed-term 2 year post that is one day per week.  This exciting opportunity is suitable for either an experienced academic with expertise in Health and Social Care who wants to join our outstanding team of experienced staff.

About the Role:

• This role involves high-quality teaching, outstanding student support, robust assessment of theory and practice, other education focused duties across our two programmes.
• You will be supported by internal mentorship and staff development to enable you to succeed in this role.
• The post is on the Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship (EPC) career pathway.

About you:

• We are looking for an academic who has extensive knowledge and experience in the health and social care field and is keen to teach and support across our programmes.
• Candidates will hold a good first degree plus a master's degree or have evidence of progression towards a masters.

About the Department:

The Department of Social Care and Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest providers of Social Work Education and delivers a BA (Hons) Health and Social Care within its portfolio. We offer a range of high quality, successful and innovative undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship courses.

Within the Department of Social Care and Social Work, all of our courses are designed to combine academic, work-based knowledge with practical experience, and skills to ensure our students are fit for practice, fit for employment and make a valued contribution to the advancement of discipline-based knowledge and the wider education and health and social care agendas. The student experience is at the heart of the Department's work, and we are committed to delivering innovative teaching methods to enhance learning.

We have a vibrant research community across all disciplines, with a rapidly increasing research profile across the Faculty which aims to have a tangible impact on people's lives and on the society in which we live. Within the Department of Social Care and Social Work, we are highly successful in gaining funding to conduct our research work, and in working together to support sustainable research careers.

Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning, and interdisciplinary co-operation.

Our innovative programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.

If you are looking for a new opportunity focused on excellent educational delivery and would like to join our ambitious team, we would love to hear from you!

Application & Assessment:

• Please submit your CV and covering letter via the online portal. Please be aware that only applications including a cover letter may be considered at shortlisting stage. 
• Assessments are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 15^th December 2026 at the Brooks Building, Birley Campus, M15 6GX and will be a panel interview.
• Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
• If you wish to find out more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Zinnia Mitchell-Smith z.mitchell-smith@mmu.ac.uk 

Further Information:

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.