Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the Division/School/College strategic objectives.  For appointment at Grade 8, a substantial contribution will include leading high quality research activities and delivering, organising and reviewing key areas of teaching and learning within the Division/School.

The postholder will be based in the Subject of Social and Urban Policy within the Division of Urban Studies and Social Policy in the School of Social and Political Science. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise related to one or more of the following specialisms: welfare state, welfare systems and welfare conditionality in comparative perspective; inequalities and social justice (e.g. health, education, criminal justice, climate emergency, poverty); lived experience of marginalised communities; international social and public policy; and social and public policy in Global Majority contexts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.

2.      Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.

3.      Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Division/School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.

4.      Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in accordance with Subject/Division priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.

5.      Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.

6.      Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.

7.      Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the specialist subject/discipline.

8.      Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development

9.      Take on administrative or management roles within the Subject/Division as assigned by the Subject Group Lead, Head of Division, or Head of School.

10.   Engage in continuing professional development as appropriate

11.   To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

For appointment at Grade 8:

In addition to the duties and responsibilities above:

1.      Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team.  Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.

2.      Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Division/School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.

3.      Take a lead in the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner which supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment, making a substantial contribution to the teaching and learning activities within the School.

4.      Develop new and effective approaches to the use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, organisation, feedback and assessment.

5.      Develop a growing portfolio of research outputs and activities and support early career staff in developing their own portfolio.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in Social/Public Policy or a related discipline, or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.

A2: Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of research/teaching methods and techniques to work within field of Social and Public Policy. A3 Emerging national/international research profile in Social and Public Policy.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

A4: Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in Social/Public Policy or a related discipline to develop research/teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support.

A5: Established reputation in research and teaching, including an international research profile in Social and Public Policy.

A6: Membership of relevant professional body, where appropriate.

Skills

Essential:

C1: Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.

C2: Ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.

C3: Ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external (e.g. commercial) awareness.

C4: Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within Social and Public Policy and the wider Division/School environment.

C5: Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

C6: Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding, and developing early career academic colleagues.

C7: Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Division/Subject.

C8: Ability to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and/or institutions in developing research.

Experience

Essential:

E1: Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

E2: Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the Division/School’s research profile in accordance with Division/School objectives.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

E3:  Established track record of research outputs and of applying for, and securing, external research funding compatible with enhancing the Division/School’s research profile in accordance with Division/School objectives.

E4: Track record of scholarship and development and delivery of teaching, and proven ability to develop and devise teaching programmes, techniques and methods.

E5: Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

E6: Experience of supervision of students at honours or postgraduate level

E7: Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7/8, £40,247 - £45,163 / £49,250 - £56,921 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.  Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/

For informal inquiries about the post, please contact the Social and Urban Policy Subject Group Co-Lead Professor Cindy Gray, Cindy.Gray@glasgow.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2025 at 23:45