Lecturer in Nursing

University of Cumbria; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

Research days

Professional development

Mentor program

Career development

Job summary

The University of Cumbria is seeking a Lecturer in Nursing to join its academic team and contribute to high‑quality teaching across MSc and BSc Nursing as well as Degree Apprenticeship programmes. You will help deliver learning in diverse settings, and collaborate with practice partners to ensure student success.

You will lead modules, supervise students, and contribute to curriculum development while fostering scholarly activity and inclusive learning environments across the nursing education

Qualifications

• Registrant with the NMC and committed to nursing education.
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in higher education teaching desirable.
• Commitment to an inclusive learning environment and student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across programmes including MSc Nursing, BSc Nursing and Degree Apprenticeship.
• Contribute to module leadership and curriculum development.
• Supervise students and manage assessment and pastoral support.
• Engage in scholarly activity and evidence-informed teaching.
• Collaborate with healthcare partners and participate in recruitment activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Team collaboration

Research engagement

Time management

Education

PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education

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 Nursingto join our academic team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the education of future nurses while contributing to innovative nursing programmes that respond to the needs of healthcare services and communities.

You will contribute to teaching and learning across a range of programmes including MSc Nursing, BSc Nursing, Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and Nursing Associate programmes. Working collaboratively with colleagues and practice partners, you will help deliver high-quality teaching, support students’ professional development and contribute to curriculum innovation.

About the role

As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will:

Deliver engaging teaching in a range of settings including lectures, seminars and skills sessions

Contribute to module leadership and curriculum development

Support students through academic supervision, assessment and pastoral care

Supervise student projects and practice learning 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

You will play an important role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires students and prepares them for contemporary nursing practice.

About you

You will be a registrant with the NMC and be passionate about nursing education and committed to delivering an excellent student experience.

You will be expected to actively engage with professional research/knowledge exchange and scholarship to support teaching activities and extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship and research to teaching. As well as the requisite academic and technical skills, the post holder will be required to evidence their ability to work as part of a team demonstrating skills in project and time management and a passion for teaching and learning.

Although desirable, prior experience of teaching in higher education is not essential. For those new to HE teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.

At the University of Cumbria, our values of being Personal, Progressive and Engaged shape everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive and where diverse perspectives are welcomed.

Academic staff are expected to achieve Advance HE Fellowship within three years of appointment if not already held.

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.

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.