Assistant Professor in Social Work(UK Visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Social Work to contribute to teaching, research, and leadership within the School of Education and Social Work.
Your responsibilities will include:
Teaching: Delivering high-quality teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate social work programmers, childhood and youth courses, and CPD programmers. You will also support a small group of academic advisees, including during practice placements.
Research: Conducting and publishing research aligned with one of the University’s research centers (e.g., CIRCY). You are expected to contribute to REF2029 and secure research funding or knowledge exchange income.
Leadership/Service: Taking on a course leadership role in Social Work or Childhood and Youth programmes. This includes working closely with practice partners and experts by experience across statutory and voluntary sectors.
Mentorship will be provided to support your development in research, teaching, and leadership.
About You
Qualified Social Worker with a PhD and registration (or eligibility to register) with Social Work England.
Specialism in work with children, young people, and families; a background in youth work is desirable.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and with external stakeholders.
Commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice in teaching, research, and professional engagement.
Evidence of teaching excellence, research outputs, and/or grant capture appropriate to career stage.
About the School
The School of Education and Social Work has two departments:
Social Work and Social Care
Education
We offer a wide range of programes, from undergraduate degrees to CPD and PhDs, informed by cutting-edge research.
Highlights include:
Ranked 2nd in the UK for undergraduate social work in the 2025 National Student Survey.
Research recognized as 91% world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
Two flagship research centers:
CIRCY (Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth)
CSWIR (Centre for Social Work Innovation and Research)
Strong partnerships with East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, and the University of Brighton through the Social Work Learning Partnership.
Proud holders of a Bronze Athena Swan Award, with strong commitment to EDI values.
Why Work Here
A beautiful 150-acre campus on the South Downs, with excellent transport links (5 minutes from Falmer train station).
Cycle-to-work scheme and campus cycling paths.
A supportive, research-led, international university community that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
Applications welcomed from all backgrounds.
Eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship if full-time and appointed at Grade 8.6.
Closing Date: 15 September 2025, 3:59 PM
Interviews: Monday 6 October 2025
Start Date: January 2026
