Lecturer in Nursing (E&S)

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Adoption leave

Shared parental leave

Fertility treatment policy

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Nursing to cover a maternity leave until 24 December 2027. The role focuses on teaching in Nursing within the Department of Health and Care Professions, contributing to module leadership, session design, assessment and student support.

You will work as part of a thriving academic community at an important stage of portfolio development, joining a university committed to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent experience in the discipline.
• Experience with a range of teaching delivery techniques.
• Ability to develop external links to recruit students, secure placements and build partnerships.
• Evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and impact at programme level.
• Commitment to HEA Fellowship and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Teach predominantly in Nursing within the Department of Health and Care Professions.
• Contribute to all aspects of the student journey, including recruitment and module leadership.
• Design and deliver sessions, assessments and quality assurance activities.
• Provide student support and engage in external networks for relationships and income generation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Networking

Education

PhD or near completion

Job description

About The Role

Lecturer in Nursing (E&S)

We are looking to appoint a Registered Nurse to the part‑time (0.6 FTE, 21.9 hours per week) role of Lecturer in Nursing on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity until 24 December 2027.

Salary will be from £43,482 - £51,753 per annum pro‑ra, depending on skills and experience.

This role sits in the Academy of Nursing within the Department of Health and Care Professions in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

Salary will be from £43,482 - £51,753 per annum (pro‑ra for this part‑time appointment). We welcome applications from individuals interested in part‑time or shared working arrangements.

The role

This role will contribute to teaching predominantly in Nursing, within the Department of Health and Care Professions. You will join a thriving academic community at an important stage of the development of our portfolio and contribute to all aspects of the student journey, including recruitment, module leadership, session design and delivery, assessment, quality assurance and student support.

About You

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent experience, of the core knowledge relating to this academic area in order to teach and support learning on relevant modules;
• Have experience in using a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities;
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching;
• Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.

Further information

For further information please contact Professor Sarah Bradley, Director of Nursing: [e-mail].

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

What We Can Offer You

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.

Location: Exeter

Contract: Fixed‑term contract

Salary will be from £43,482 - £51,753 per annum pro‑ra, depending on skills and experience.