Professor in Social Work

Job title:

Professor in Social Work

Company

University of East Anglia

Job description

Starting salary from £67,757 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £71,818 per annum.The School of Social Work at UEA is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in social work research and teaching, ranking 4th for overall research quality in Social Work and Social Policy in REF 2021. It is also home to the highly successful Centre for Research on Children and Families.We wish to appoint a Professor in Social Work who will contribute to our record of research and teaching excellence. The primary criteria for appointment will be the ability to provide strategic direction and research leadership and to continue to grow the research reputation of the School. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of a world-leading Social Work School.You will have excellent leadership skills with a history of significant grant capture and experience in mentoring and developing research staff. Generating research grant income with local, national and international partnerships is also a key part of this role. Applications would be welcome from a senior academic with proven ability to develop and submit successful and substantial applications for external funding as the lead or co-applicant.The post is available from 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter on a full-time, indefinite basis.We strongly encourage applications from men and applicants from Black, Asian or other minority backgrounds, and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our page.Closing Date: 15 January 2025The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.£67,757 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £71,818 per annum.

Expected salary

£67757 per year

Location

Norwich

Job date

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:04:45 GMT

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