Lecturer in Nursing

1000scholars; Stirling; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

1000scholars seeks an experienced academic to deliver core theoretical and clinical education across NMC approved nursing programmes and related PG health courses. The role requires an NMC registrant background and the ability to act as Academic Assessor for undergraduate nursing students.

Design and deliver teaching across UG/PG programmes, including online formats, contribute to curriculum development, and mentor students and staff as required. A PhD and HEA fellowship are highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional clinical and/or teaching experience.
• HE teaching qualification or equivalent (e.g. PGCert) and/or Associate Fellow of HEA.
• Experience designing and delivering learning activities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online/digital programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, assess and evaluate teaching and learning activities across UG/PG programmes, including online/digital delivery.
• Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement to support student learning with evidence-based scholarship.
• Enhance teaching quality and programme development by applying leading HE practices.
• Develop new and effective teaching methods and materials to engage students.

Skills

Curriculum design

Online teaching

Student support

Mentoring

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

HE teaching qualification / PGCert or Associate Fellow HEA

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

The Post

This post is required for the teaching provisions across the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved BSc Nursing programmes and the PG Health related programmes, including the MSc Advancing Practice and BSc Professional Practice programme. As an NMC registrant the post holder is required to deliver core theoretical and clinical skills education across the suite of UG and PG healthcare programmes and contribute to the NMC required role of Academic Assessor for undergraduate nursing students.

As an NMC Adult Nurse registrant the post holder is required to deliver core theoretical and clinical skills education across the suite of UG and PG healthcare programmes and contribute to the NMC required role of Academic Assessor for undergraduate nursing students. Particular experience in community nursing practice, frailty, older adult assessment and/or long‑term conditions would be an advantage.

Description of Duties

• Design, deliver, assess and evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes, where required
• Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports student learning and is underpinned by evidence based scholarly activity
• Enhance the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
• Develop and apply new, effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
• Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
• Mentor students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional clinical and/or teaching experience
• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
• Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance

£47,535 to £56,535 per annum