Senior Lecturer in Social work

I am an early pracademic researcher with substantial experience in practice. My professional training began at the University of East London in the late 1980s. I graduated with a BA (Hons) Degree in Social Work and Sociology and a professional qualification in Social Work. I am an alumnus of the University of Luton (Beds), having completed my Masters and Advanced Award in Social Work.

I took up my position as Senior Lecturer in Social Work in 2024. I enjoy adopting a creative and emancipatory approach to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

My current research focus is on Leadership and Identity. Specifically, the intersectionality of societal and organisational dynamics presents structural, social, and material consequences for marginalised groups, centring on global majority leaders exercising leadership within postcolonial constraints. My commitment to the sphere of practice is closely linked to my theoretical work, which has been underpinned by solid knowledge and extensive experience in public and private sector organisations.

Other References

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Qualifications

• PhD Leadership and Identity- Open University
• PGC The Psychology of Organisation Development and Change
• MA Interprofessional Social Practice – University of Luton
• BA (Hons) Social Work with Sociology – University of East London

Teaching Expertise

• Online Research Methods Module Tutor
• Production author for Values, Ethics and Diversity
• Practice Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate - Social Work

Research Interests

• Leadership, Identity and Critical Race Theory
• Organisational Genres and Narratives
• Autoethnography

Projects

• Contemporary Social Work Practice (current)
• Exploring GM leadership practice (2015-2023)

Publications

• Jackson, L. M (forthcoming) Global Majority Leadership: The Experience and Practice, Palgrave, London.
• Jackson, L. M. (2023) The Personal and Professional Challenges of GM Leaders in the UK. The Open University. Milton Keynes
• Jackson, L. M. (2013 ). Presenting the Best You: Profile. In L. Willis & J. Daisley, (2013), Springboard Womens's Development Workbook (Chapter 11: 248-249, Seventh edition). Stroud: Hawthorn Press.

Contact Details

E: lace.jackson@beds.ac.uk