Part-time and/or Job Share would be considered
We are seeking candidates for the role of lecturer in learning disabilities nursing to support the provision of our undergraduate nursing programmes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to wider pre and post registration nursing education programmes. Experience of teaching student nurses is essential and candidates with a research profile are welcomed.
The University of Wolverhampton holds a distinctive place within the higher education sector, and is one of the most successful modern universities, delivering excellence in teaching and research, widening access, and in business engagement. Today as the ‘University of Opportunity’, the University is an integral part of economic growth and social change within the West Midlands and beyond.
The Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing has over 500 staff members and 11,000 students. The School of Nursing delivers a wide range of professionally qualifying nursing courses. We have state-of the-art, newly developed skills centres to offer hands-on teaching of nursing and healthcare professions skills through a comprehensive range of state of the art equipment.
Lecturer in Nursing key roles and responsibilities
- Support the delivery of the undergraduate nursing curricula
- Take responsibility for the co-ordination of modules when appropriate to do so and after gaining sufficient relevant experience
- Work as a member of a team, collaborating on course development and curriculum changes.
- Contribute to the wider student experience through personal tutoring, excellent classroom teaching and providing support in and outside the classroom
- The role may require cross-campus working
To be successful in the Lecturer in Nursing role you will:
- Be educated to degree level and will be registered as a Learning Disabilities Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A dual qualification in learning disabilities with child/mental health nursing would be welcomed
- Have an understanding of contemporary nursing practice
- Be willing to undertake a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a Master’s degree if not already achieved. Have an awareness of teaching and learning methodologies, and demonstrate enthusiasm for innovative teaching and supporting the development of learners.
- Demonstrate a commitment to fairness, inclusivity and the promotion of equality and diversity
- The University operates an employee assistance and benefit scheme and you will be supported to realise your potential with support for ongoing training and education.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact: Ben Appleby, B.Appleby@wlv.ac.uk or Lorraine Diegnan, Lorraine@wlv.ac.uk Principal Lecturers for Nursing – Walsall & Burton