Lecturer in Criminal Justice

To undertake research in the field of social work and in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and
postgraduate level, and to contribute to the School’s administration/outreach activity.
 

MAJOR DUTIES:

Teaching:
1. Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to students as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media.
2. Develop the teaching activities of the School by pursuing new and innovative teaching approaches taking the responsibility for
the quality of course units and delivering a range of teaching and assessment activities including lectures, setting/marking
coursework, placements, practicals, and fieldwork according to the needs of the School’s Curricula.
3. Contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the subject, school or faculty, ensuring that course design and delivery
comply with the appropriate benchmarks, regulations and accreditation.
4. Develop and advise others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.

Research:
1. Develop and contribute to the research strategies of the School and build/develop a reputation as an expert in the field of Social Work.
2. Sustain a track record of published research findings relevant to stage in career by publishing in refereed journals and
presenting at national/international conferences.
3. Develop innovative research proposals and lead funding bids.
4. Direct, coach and develop research staff, where appropriate.
5. Ensure that research projects are completed on time and within budget.

Administration/Contribution to the Community:
1. Provide pastoral care for students within own area to ensure, as far as practicable, that relevant issues are dealt with in a timely,
sympathetic and effective manner.
2. Contribute to the School’s outreach strategy by designing or delivering Community outreach programmes and developing external links.
3. Contribute to the development and running of the School/area by taking on appropriate School co-ordinating roles.

Planning and Organising:
1. Plan and set teaching and research objectives over a number of years.
2. Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials.
3. Prepare research proposals for submission to external funding.

Resource Management Responsibilities:
1. Use teaching and research resources, laboratories and workshops as required.

Internal and External Relationships: 
1. Develop internal networks for example by participating in University committee/s.
2. Develop links with external networks, for example, with external examiners and assessors.
3. Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

1. Primary or higher degree in a social science subject.
2. PhD awarded or about to complete.
3. Professional qualification in Social Work.
4. Eligible for and willingness to seek required registration as a social worker with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
5. Evidence of an ability to publish, at a rate appropriate to subject and stage of academic career, a range of outputs that are
recognised internationally as being of high quality with respect to their originality, significance and rigour.
6. Research interests that are sustainable and which complement the research strategy of the School.
7. Potential to earn external research income.
8. Experience of lecturing and tutoring at University level or equivalent.
9. Experience in social work education and training.
10. Evidence of appropriate administrative experience, commensurate with stage of career.
11. Commitment to research in chosen specialism.
12. Must demonstrate evidence of ability to communicate clearly and effectively to students, academic colleagues and to
professional bodies and managers.
13. Evidence of good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
14. Commitment to continuous professional development.
15. Ability to critique concepts, approaches and arguments.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. Qualified Practice Teacher.
2. Subject of PhD research directly relevant to the School’s research themes.
3. Higher Education Academy membership (or equivalent HE teaching qualification.
4. Research interests in one of the following: adult services; mental health; well-being of children; community development.
5. Ability to contribute to the School’s programme of Post Qualifying courses.