Role Overview
CSD is hiring a Professor, Reader or Senior Lecturer of Social Care - Informatics and Technology (Education and Research). The role focuses on improving lives and supporting services across the lifespan, including support of caregivers, the use of data, and implementation of technology in social care.
Responsibilities
* Lead or support the identification of strategic opportunities and build research and KE capacity in the School of Health and Medical Sciences and wider University relating to social care, support of caregivers, the use of data and the implementation of technology in improving services.
* Support the identification of research and KE capacity, grant acquisition, methodological support, mentorship to academics, teaching and training activities.
* Champion and facilitate purposeful collaboration with diverse stakeholders, particularly the currently under‑served groups.
* Support innovation in social care in the UK, navigating fluidly between academia and professional practice.
Qualifications
* Experience in co‑production, facilitating purposeful relationships both internally and externally to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes for stakeholders.
* Expertise in co‑production, facilitation of relationships, and navigating academia and professional practice to deliver outcomes.
* Experience in research and KE in social care, health care, data and technology, and implementing technology to improve services.
* Strong publication record and proposal writing skills.
Application Information
Please state clearly in your application which level of role you are applying for (Professor, Reader or Senior Lecturer).
To apply, email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 17th May 2026 at 23:55pm.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on a date to be confirmed.
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
Benefits
City St George’s offers a sector‑leading salary, pension scheme and benefits, including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes and culture for staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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