Senior Lecturer in Nursing

1000scholars; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Bank holidays

25 research and scholarly activitydays

Professional development support

HEA/Advance HE accreditation support

Mentor provision in first year

Job summary

University of Cumbria in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Nursing to join a dynamic academic team. The role focuses on high-quality teaching, scholarship and student success, contributing to innovative curriculum development and advancing excellence in nursing education.

The successful candidate will lead modules and programmes, supervise dissertations, and collaborate with practice partners to ensure programmes remain responsive to evolving healthcare landscapes.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current practice in nursing.
• Experience in higher education teaching.
• Leadership in module or programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate nursing teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Lead modules, cohorts or programmes to ensure excellent student experience.
• Supervise student dissertations and practice learning experiences with timely feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development, validation and quality assurance.
• Provide leadership within programme teams for module delivery to high standards.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to strategic programme development and recruitment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and practice partners to meet student needs.
• Engage in research, scholarship and pedagogic innovation.
• Publish and present scholarly outputs and develop external partnerships.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Leadership

Research

Education

Nurse registration

Job description

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours a week

Expected interview date: Friday 6th November 2026

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

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 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.

£44,746 with incremental progression to £56,535