Lecturer in Nursing (E&S)

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

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Registered Nurse to join as a part-time Lecturer in Nursing on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity from January 2027 to 24 December 2027. Salary from £43,482 to £51,753 per annum, pro-rata for this part-time appointment, with flexible working arrangements welcome.

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

Qualifications

• PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent experience in core knowledge to teach and support learning on relevant modules.
• Experience using a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
• Participate in and develop external networks for recruitment, placements, outreach, or consultancy opportunities.
• Evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review with impact beyond the candidate’s own teaching.
• Be prepared to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and undertake related CPD.

Responsibilities

• Teach predominantly in Nursing within the Department of Health and Care Professions.
• Contribute to recruitment, module leadership, session design and assessment, and quality assurance.
• Support student learning and provide guidance and pastoral support where needed.

Skills

Teaching

Engaging delivery

Networking

Education

PhD or nearing completion

Job description

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 from January 2027 until 24 December 2027. Salary will be from £43,482 - £51,753 per annum (pro-rata for this part-time appointment). We welcome applications from individuals interested in part-time or shared working arrangements. This role sits in the Academy of Nursing within the Department of Health and Care Professions in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

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]. This role closes on 22 October 2026.

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.

How We Can Help

If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.