Lecturer in Midwifery

Opening Date:
25 Nov 2021
Closing Date:
12 Dec 2021
Salary Range:

The Department of Nursing and Midwifery is forward thinking and ambitious with plans to further develop nursing and midwifery education at pre and post-registration levels. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team of academics dedicated to the learning and teaching of midwifery students.

Our midwifery course curriculum is focused on preparing graduates with knowledge, skills, innovation and vision for a career in contemporary health care services. This post will see you taking an active part in supporting students in both theory and practice Our philosophy is to work in partnership with students, academics, researchers, service users and clinical practice colleagues to deliver high quality learning and teaching based on contemporary research findings and practice.

We’re looking for someone who can:

  • lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in a range of modes including online, face-to-face, and in clinical practice
  • develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching and assessment techniques, creating materials which generate interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
  • carry out on-going curriculum review and development, including teaching content and materials, and contribute to the development of teaching, learning and assessment strategies

You should have substantive experience of clinical midwifery practice alongside knowledge of a range of teaching and assessment techniques and methodologies. A Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification is also essential.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from male and minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area at Sheffield Hallam. We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.

Apply at https://bit.ly/shu-midwifery-