University of Nottingham
Teaching Associate (Fixed Term)
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Sociology & Social Policy
Location
University Park
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Thursday 01 October 2026
Reference
SOC2124126
Applications are invited to join the Centre for Social Work team at the University of Nottingham as a Teaching Associate. The Centre for Social Work forms part of the School of Sociology and Social Policy (SSP) which is a vibrant, diverse and exciting hub for social science teaching and research.
The Centre for Social Work offers Social Work England (SWE)-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and is an active member of the D2N2 Social Work Teaching Partnership. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has a passion for teaching and working with social work students.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for organising, developing and delivering teaching and assessment across both the BA and MA Social Work programmes. They will also be expected to provide tutoring for students across both programmes. In addition to teaching and student support this role also involves administrative responsibilities and close working with colleagues in partner agencies across the D2N2 Teaching Partnership.
The University of Nottingham is a global university with an excellent record for its teaching and research and we are ranked no. 7 for social work in the Complete University Guide 2026.
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This post is offered on a full-time, on a 6-month fixed contract. Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum of 0.8 FTE). Experienced educators and practitioners seeking to build experience in an HEI setting are encouraged to apply.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to the current Director of Centre for Social Work, Rachael Clawson: Rachael.Clawson@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent to this email address will not be accepted.
It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.
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