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Salary: Starting salary from £64,914- £68,857 per annum with further progression opportunities to £79,831Professorial appointment may be available for suitable candidates - starting salary from £70,575 to £77,886 per annum with further progression opportunities t
Date advertised: Friday, February 2, 2024
Closing date: Monday, March 4, 2024 - midnight
Please quote reference: HSS445
Bournemouth University’s vision is to be recognized as a world leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice Fusion at BU | Bournemouth University. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
We are now seeking applications to undertake the role of Head of Department for Social Science and Social Work with effect from June 2024[1]. The ideal candidate will be a social scientist or a social worker who has a vison for delivering innovative education and a passion for research capacity development and sufficient experience to be appointed as a Professor/Associate Professor. The Department of Social Sciences and Social Work is situated within the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS). The department has an established reputation for providing student-centred, innovative programmes of education that prepares students to serve and enrich society following their training in a range of subjects in social sciences and social care.
The interlocking suite of social sciences programmes consists of BA (Hons.) in Criminology; Sociology; Sociology and Criminology; Sociology and Social Anthropology; and, in collaboration with Departments outside the Faculty, Criminology with Law and Criminology with Psychology. In recent years, we have engaged in a very successful expansion of these programmes, which have seen a significant increase in student numbers. The Department has appointed a number of lecturers to keep pace with growing student numbers, particularly in the social sciences. Student satisfaction with our teaching is impressive. The Department has attained the highest overall NSS student satisfaction score in Bournemouth University for the last two years.
We also teach pre-qualifying social work at both BA and MA levels and the quality of these programmes is outstanding. Our BA Social Work has been ranked first in the Guardian Best UK Universities Rankings twice since 2020.
The Department also provides a diverse portfolio of Continuing Professional Development opportunities. While these have traditionally been confined to the discipline of social work, as part of the faculty mission to recognise the importance of connecting social and health care, we are increasingly expanding our provision to address the needs of other professions. The CPD opportunities are delivered by our world leading National Centre for Centre for Cross Disciplinary Social Work which has trained over 20,000 students in the past 20 years and work with over half of the local authorities in England.
We have a very healthy research culture led by our Centre for Seldom Heard Voices and an active Professoriate with dynamic early career researchers who are actively applying for external research funding. Research activity of staff is such that we have consistently exceeded the University’s stretch targets for research earnings.
As the Head of Department, you will manage, lead, and effectively deploy a team of academic staff who individually and collectively contribute to the on-going development of an academically stimulating environment aligned to the strategic direction of a truly interdisciplinary Faculty.
For further information and discussion or the opportunity for an informal visit, please contact Anand Pandyan [email protected]
A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form. Alternatively, please telephone 01202 961133 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the appropriate reference.
BU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can fulfil their potential. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in inspirational learning, world-class research and the latest thinking. We provide a powerful fusion of research, education and practice, creating a unique academic experience.
Closing date: Monday 4 March February 2024 (Midnight)
Interview date: TBC