lecturer in nursing

University of Cumbria; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

25 research days

Professional development support

HEA/Advance HE accreditation support

Mentor provision in first year

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University of Cumbria in Cumbria seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Lecturer in Nursing to join our academic team. You will design, deliver and evaluate teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, lead modules, and support curriculum development in a dynamic, inclusive learning environment.

You will work with practice partners and professional bodies, supervise dissertations, contribute to research and scholarship, and help widen participation while mentoring colleagues and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a passion for teaching, scholarship and student success.
• Experience in leading modules and programmes in nursing education.
• Commitment to inclusive education and widening participation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching and assessment across nursing programmes.
• Lead modules or programmes and ensure excellent student experience.
• Supervise projects and dissertations with timely feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Provide leadership within programme teams and support recruitment initiatives.
• Engage in research and pedagogic innovation to enhance practice.
• Develop scholarly outputs and external partnerships.

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 experienced Senior Lecturer in Nursing to join our dynamic academic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and student success to contribute to the development of the next generation of nursing professionals.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, leading modules and programmes, supporting innovative curriculum development, and contributing to the Faculty's research, scholarship, and enterprise activities. You will be committed to providing an outstanding student experience and advancing excellence in nursing education.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of nursing programmes while supporting student achievement, professional development, and widening participation. You will take a leadership role within designated areas, which might include module leadership and course leadership responsibilities.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, practice partners, and professional bodies to ensure our programmes remain innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape.

As a senior lecturer in nursing, you will:

• Design, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes.
• Lead modules, cohorts or programmes as required, ensuring an excellent student experience and effective resolution of student issues.
• Supervise student projects, dissertations and practice learning experiences, providing timely feedback and academic support.
• Contribute to curriculum development, validation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide leadership and coordination within programme teams, supporting the delivery of modules and courses to the highest standards.
• Mentor and support colleagues, participate in peer review activities and contribute to the strategic development of programmes and student recruitment initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professional services staff to ensure students' academic and pastoral needs are met.
• Engage in research, scholarship and pedagogic innovation to enhance teaching and professional practice.
• Develop and disseminate scholarly and research outputs through publications, presentations and professional networks.
• Establish and develop external partnerships and collaborative opportunities that enhance educational provision, professional engagement and the Faculty's strategic objectives
• Act as a personal tutor and provide academic and pastoral guidance to support student wellbeing, progression and achievement.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes equality, diversity and student engagement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with healthcare partners, professional bodies, external examiners and other stakeholders.
• Support placement provision, outreach activities, student recruitment and widening participation initiatives.
• Maintain specialist knowledge and professional credibility within nursing practice and education, using innovative approaches to inspire and engage learners.

Informal Enquiries: Sophie Ray | Head of Nursing and Midwifery | [e-mail] or Ann Hollings-Tennant | Principal Lecturer | [e-mail]

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package:

• 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
• opportunity for career development