Lecturer in Health and Social Care (EHT1188-0326)

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Health and Social Care, you will play a key role in delivering and developing modules aligned with your expertise. You will contribute to high-quality teaching and assessment using varied, inclusive strategies, and collaborate with students, colleagues, and external partners to support learner needs.

You will also be involved in curriculum design and preparation of teaching materials and are expected to contribute to research within one of our Research Units, meeting the standards required for the next Research Excellence Framework.

Based in the Department of Social Work and Wellbeing, part of the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, you will join a forward-thinking, research-active team delivering innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will help shape engaging, employment-focused learning experiences within a collaborative academic environment.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Joanne Smith, Joanne.Smith@edgehill.ac.uk   

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. You will hold experience of working within health and social care, with the ability to effectively apply learning to real life situations, delivering research informed teaching and practical and skills experience. 

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & BenefitsA minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria). Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 25 Mar 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum pro rata