Senior Lecturer M23 - MA Social Work

Essential

• Masters level qualification or equivalent.
• Recognised qualification in consulting to organisations from a systems psychodynamic perspective
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development, including as member and in staff roles in group relations conference learning contexts

Essential

• Significant post-qualifying experience in consulting and/or leading in organisations from a systems psychodynamic perspective
• Substantial and varied experience in organisational consultation practice, in in-house or external roles
• Substantial experience of teaching students in higher education
• Experience of academic research and supervision, as required by the Trust and/or relevant validating body
• Understanding and experience of action research and supervision of projects addressed to questions of equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, disadvantage, discrimination etc.
• Demonstrated commitment and direct experience as staff on varied Group Relations Conferences

Desirable

• Experience of doctoral supervision preferably with one or more completions.
• Experience of quality assurance, academic governance and the student experience
• Track record of writing for publication and engaging in scholarly activity.
• Experience of taking up directorate roles on Group Relations Conferences

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to convey complex ideas in teaching and learning environments
• Capacity to engage students from a wide range of educational, cultural and social backgrounds and ensure issues of equality, diversity and inclusion are attended to across all aspects of role
• Able to manage own time, and plan workload of administration team members effectively, to ensure completion of tasks.
• Able to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
• Able to effectively build and manage constructive relationships with faculty, staff and students; encouraging an open dialogue with team members.
• High level of attention to detail and awareness of the relevant regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the academic nature of the role.
• Proficiency in the use of a range of Microsoft Office Programmes to Intermediate levels including advanced keyboard skills.

Essential

• Substantial knowledge and understanding and application of contemporary psychoanalytic and systemic approaches to organisations, leadership and to consultation
• Contemporary understanding of relevant theoretical and practice frameworks relevant to study of organisation behaviour and development
• Commitment and aptitude to explore opportunities for digital innovation in pedagogy and develop personal digital capabilities

Desirable

• Familiarity with the institutional procedures and processes surrounding doctoral progression and completion, e.g. research ethics approval, annual review of progress, examiner appointments

Essential

• A commitment to advancing the development and development of systems/psychodynamic theory and practice research in organisational settings
• Able to prioritise, work independently and on own initiative
• Commitment to and track record in anti- discriminatory, anti-racist practice and teaching
• Able to multi-task and set goals for completion
• Ability to work well under pressure and or in times of crisis
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly as part of an established teaching team.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal development.
• Experience of being in psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic therapy as a client.