Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Adult Nursing

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry University is seeking an Assistant Lecturer in Adult Nursing to join their School of Health and Care. This role involves teaching, assessment, and course development, aimed at enriching the student learning experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teaching skills, possess a relevant degree and NMC Registration, and engage with students to support their learning journey in clinical practice and the classroom.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers

Cycle To work scheme

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration in Adult Nursing is essential.
• Honours Degree in an appropriate/relevant subject area required.
• Proven experience in teaching and assessment of Adult Nursing learners.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and assessment across the Nursing course portfolio.
• Developing and delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs.
• Leading the design and development of course materials.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Student Engagement

Education

Honours Degree in relevant subject

NMC Registration in Adult Nursing

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

PhD or Master's Degree (advantageous)

Job description

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The School of Health and Care delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and post graduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings including: nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, paramedic science, operating department practice, diagnostic radiography, clinical psychology and public health. We also have a large portfolio of CPD courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including Advanced Clinical Practice, Independent prescribing and Global Healthcare Management.

The Role

As an Assistant Lecturer in Adult Nursing you will undertake teaching and assessments across our Nursing course portfolio, supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience.

Based within the School of Health and Care you will work closely with other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Duties include:

• Leading the curation, adaptation, design and development of course teaching materials. Teaching on modules and courses at HE levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 in relevant academic subject areas. Supporting the design, implementation, ratification and quality assurance processes related to student assessment. Upholding high standards of academic integrity in all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment The preparation and dissemination of both generic and specific formative and summative student feedback. Supporting our delivery of simulated practice learning activities. Undertaking the role of Academic Assessor Supporting course recruitment activities such as interviews and open days. The development and demonstration of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning. The development and enhancement of an active learning pedagogy as appropriate to the academic subject area.

Qualifications Required

• NMC Registration in Adult Nursing (Current and Active) is essential for this role. An Honours Degree in an appropriate/ relevant subject area with professional qualification. A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one if not already held A PhD, or a Master's Degree would be advantageous.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching, supervsion and assessment of Adult Nursing learners either within higher education levels 4-7 or within clinical practice.

You will be able to demonstrate your high standards of teaching, learning and student engagement and flare for teaching innovation consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning.

You will have a passion for sharing knowledge and supporting students in their learning journey, both in clinical practice and in the classroom, with the ability to work flexibly to meet learner needs.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience supporting, enhancing and engaging in an ‘active learning’ pedagogy with evidence in proactively supporting student success.

You will have an active working knowledge of how Adult Nursing students are assessed in clinical practice.

You will have an understanding of the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing.

As a global education provider, experience and awareness of learners cultural differences and expectations with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Innovation and collaboration are key to our success, therefore the ability to work both independently and part of a wider team with the willingness to engage in flexible ways of working are key skills required for this role.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days Life Assurance 4 x Salary BUPA Cash Plan 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.