Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Social Work)

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to design and deliver adult education and upskilling programmes for practitioners in the social service and healthcare sectors. You will also teach pre‑employment learners, guiding the next generation of social work associates, programme executives, and care staff.

Key responsibilities

• Develop hybrid curricula (in‑person and digital) for social work and counselling courses.
• Deliver lectures, workshops, and mentoring sessions to both adult and pre‑employment learners.
• Lead school outreach, orientation programmes, overseas student exchanges and study trips.
• Coordinate with industry partners on projects, clinical placements, and marketing of upskilling programmes.
• Engage in public speaking for large and small groups and represent the institution at industry events.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the social service sector.
• Relevant qualification in Social Work; postgraduate qualification in Counselling or related fields is preferred.
• Passion for teaching and ability to create innovative hybrid learning experiences.
• Strong understanding of business needs and emerging trends in social services.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future workforce in social work.
• Collaborative environment with industry partners and international exchange programmes.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.