Job Description
Do you have higher education teaching experience in Social Policy, Social Research, or a closely related field? Are you ready to lead the development of a new degree apprenticeship in social research? Want to earn an extra income working on a 3 month project in the comfort of your own home? Job role: Academic Consultant - Social Research Working hours: Project based - flexible Duration: Approximately 3 months Working pattern: Fully remote - flexible hours Pay: Approximately £6,000 upon completion On behalf of leading University, we are seeking an experienced academic expert in Social Policy Research to serve as a consultant for the new launch of degree apprenticeship - L6 Social Researcher. This role involves collaborating with the University's Centre for Apprenticeships to design a robust undergraduate degree programme that aligns with the apprenticeship standard ST1341 for Social Researchers. As the Academic Consultant - Social Research you will be responsible for: Programme Design: Lead the design of a 360-credit undergraduate degree in Applied Social Research. Standards Compliance: Ensure the programme content and structure meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard ST1341. Documentation: Develop the programme specification and detailed course descriptors. Quality Assurance: Engage in validation and quality assurance events, integrating feedback into the final programme design. To be successful in the role you will have: Academic Qualifications: Must hold a PhD in Social Policy, Social Research, or a closely related field. Teaching Experience: Must have prior teaching experience in social research at the university level, demonstrating a deep understanding of both academic and applied aspects of the field.