Lecturer in Paramedic Science (Education & Scholarship)

Opening Date:
24 Feb 2022
Closing Date:
4 Apr 2022
Institution:
Salary Range:

Grade 7a/8* Salary £36,382 to £42,149 / £43,434 to £51,799*

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk.

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the newly developed Paramedic Science team, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the University’s teaching and scholarship in Paramedic Science. You will undertake module leadership, or undertake development into a module leadership role as part of the MSci in Paramedic Science and undertake teaching and administrative duties efficiently and effectively within the guidelines operated by the School. You will contribute to the ongoing development of paramedic curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and be an active member of the Paramedic Science Team. You will support other programmes in the School; developing new and maintaining current relationships in the wider University, and with Partners and External Stakeholders.

You will develop regionally, nationally, and internationally recognised scholarship activity over time. Initially the role will be structured to enable development of scholarship activity within the educational role. Over time, there is an expectation that scholarship activity will develop and expand, aligning to and complementing existing areas of higher education scholarship within the School.

You will possess a Paramedic Science or Related Professional Qualification at degree level, or above and have current registration with the HCPC as a registered paramedic with a clear record to practice . You will have experience of teaching students in a clinical or Higher Education setting and have relevant experience of Paramedic Science practice in the UK.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kevin Armstrong, Director of Paramedicine, k.armstrong@keele.ac.uk

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications: Monday 4th April 2022
Interviews will be held on: Friday 6th May 2022
Post reference: KU00002415