Lecturer in Midwifery

University of Cumbria; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave + bank holidays

Support for professional development

Job summary

The University of Cumbria is recruiting a Lecturer in Midwifery based at the Lancaster campus, with duties across campuses. You will deliver teaching across programmes such as BSc (Hons) Midwifery and Degree Apprenticeship, lead modules, and support students as Academic Assessor and Personal Tutor.

You will contribute to curriculum development, supervise student projects, engage in scholarly activity, and collaborate with healthcare partners to enhance midwifery education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching in lectures, seminars and skills sessions
• Act as a module leader and support curriculum development
• Support students through the roles of Academic Assessor and Personal Tutor
• Supervise student projects where appropriate
• Contribute to scholarly activity and the development of evidence-informed teaching
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare partners
• Participate in recruitment activities such as open days and applicant interviews
• Play an important role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires students and prepares them for contemporary midwifery practice

Job description

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart. Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Midwifery to join our academic team, to be based at our Lancaster campus but working across our campuses. This is an exciting opportunity to support the education of future midwives while contributing to innovative midwifery programmes that respond to the needs of healthcare services and communities. You will contribute to teaching and learning across a range of programmes including BSc (Hons) Midwifery and BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship. Working collaboratively with colleagues and practice partners, you will help deliver high-quality teaching, support students' professional development and contribute to curriculum innovation. As a Lecturer in Midwifery, you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching in a range of settings including lectures, seminars and skills sessions
• Act as a module leader and support curriculum development
• Support student through the roles of Academic Assessor and Personal Tutor
• Supervise student projects where appropriate
• Contribute to scholarly activity and the development of evidence-informed teaching
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare partners
• Participate in recruitment activities such as open days and applicant interviews
• Play an important role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires students and prepares them for contemporary midwifery practice

Informal Enquiries: Sophie Ray - Head of Nursing and Midwifery, Lead Midwife for Education - [e-mail]

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.