Lecturer Nursing

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Lecturer Nursing (Adult)

Main duties of the job As a Lecturer, you will be developing and deliveringeducational activities on our Nursing Programmes, teaching a variety of subjectsand helping our students launch arewarding career in nursing. Alongside the Programme Manager, you will alsocontribute to the shaping and promotion of teaching and related research andexternal engagement activities related to the Programme.

About us The University of Sunderland in London, based at CanaryWharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. Weconsider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantlyevolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond.

We are currently piloting a four-day working week whichallows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction inpay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive andinclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleaguesto thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment todelivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, we have moved to a modern campus buildingoffering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

Job responsibilities Deliver, support and monitor teaching at both undergraduate andpostgraduate level according to own area of subject specialism and relatedareas by the provision of lectures, workshops, tutorials and other means ofteaching, as appropriate. Resolvingrelated issues affecting delivery in accordance with associated regulations,procedures and good practice.

Resolve student problems across relevant modules and programmes,including attendance issues and students failing to submit work etc. Accessing the support of the Senior Lecturer/ProgrammeManager as appropriate.

Support the Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager in the retention,progression and achievement of students.

Contribute to the enhancement of quality in teaching, the development ofacademic programmes and teaching practices in conjunction with institutionalpolicies.

Contribute to curriculum development of designated modules acrossprogrammes as appropriate.

Contribute to the administration of modules and programmes. Taking an active role in attendancemonitoring procedures.

Participate in relevant Staff Student Liaison Committees, Boards ofStudy and Assessment Boards, as required.

Work closely with the Career, Employability and Enterprise team, Libraryteam and other departments across the institution to bring added value to thestudent experience.

Plan, organise and participate in student field trips and visits inaccordance with module specifications.

Commitment to promoting and incorporating our corporate valuesthroughout all streams of service delivery.

To promote and encourage the practice of the Universitys equality anddiversity principles in contacts with all staff, students and partners.

Any other duties commensurate with the nature of the job, as determinedby an appropriate manager.

Other factors:

This role may require some national/international travel to attendevents in support of academic and professional development or recruitmentactivities.

Generic to all Lecturers:

All Lecturers will carry out arange of duties. Whilst it is not anticipatedthat all activities listed below will be covered by one individual, it isexpected that individuals will make a balanced contribution to all areas ofacademic activity.

Teaching and Research

Agree and manage all teaching,research and administration responsibilities with guidance and support from aSenior Lecturer/Programme Manager.

Undertake teaching as a member ofa teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme ofstudy across a variety of settings.

With support from a SeniorLecturer/Programme Manager, engage in the development and innovation ofteaching materials, methods and approaches that challenge, foster debate andencourage critical thinking. Reflectingon teaching design, delivery and feedback to engender a process of continuousimprovement.

Under the direction of a SeniorLecturer/Programme Manager utilise appropriate assessment instruments andcriteria, assess the work and progress of students with reference toappropriate criteria and provide constructive feedback.

Develop and implement personal andcollaborative research plans.Disseminating the associated outcomes through publication andpresentation as well as applying acquired knowledge into teaching and reachoutactivities.

Student Support

Act as a personal tutor andundertake pastoral duties to deal with sensitive student welfare issues. Referring students to appropriate studentsupport services as appropriate.

Management

Assist the SeniorLecturer/Programme Manager in day to day programme management issues, includingthe management of students and administrative tasks.

Support the SeniorLecturer/Programme Manager as the key point of contact for members of theprogramme team.

Support the SeniorLecturer/Programme Manager in the effective management all staff and resources,ensuring all policies and procedures with respect of staff recruitment,selection, induction, appraisal, staff development, recognition, performancemanagement and health and safety are adhered to and consistently applied.

Assist the SeniorLecturer/Programme Manager in ensuring a collaborative approach to team workingis engendered within the team. Attendingteam meetings and effectively contributing to the work of the University of Sunderlandin London academic management team.

External Engagement

In conjunction with the Career,Employability and Enterprise team, support the development and organisation ofGuest Speaker seminars, visits to businesses and other organisations, and thearrangement of student placements and internships.

Employability

Ensure students have an effectivelearning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice andtherefore enhancing their retention, progression and employability.

Professional Development

Comply with institutionalexpectations as an individual member of academic staff in relation to their ownself-monitoring, continuing professional development and self regulation.

Engage in appropriate professionaldevelopment activities, including active membership of professional bodies.

Support the development ofUniversity of Sunderland in London by establishing close working relationshipswith the local national and international professional and academic communityto enhance the student experience.

Continually update knowledge andunderstanding at the forefront of the relevant academic discipline and/orprofessional practice.

Person Specification Skills & Attributes
•  Demonstrable ability to provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience by designing teaching and learning materials that are innovative, engaging, up to date and appropriately challenging. Or equivalent experience in the clinical setting.
•  Ability to use online teaching tools such as MS Teams, Canvas, Zoom and other online resources to effectively communicate with students in all levels. If needed training and support will be provided.
•  Ability to teach wide range of subjects and willing to contribute to the specific subjects demonstrating technical knowledge and expertise in public health concepts.
•  Proven ability to plan and organise own workload according to appropriate milestones and timescales, allocating time effectively and ability to take initiative and responsibility.
•  Ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality.
•  Ability to mentor less experienced colleagues and willing to create and shape a working environment where colleagues can learn and develop.
•  Ability to articulate new ideas in line with the departmental objectives in a way that encourages others to engage.
•  Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students to raise the profile of the department inside and outside the organisation, participate in open days, inductions and outreach activities
•  Understanding of current issues in higher education and the importance of good curriculum design and development.
•  Proven ability to underpin teaching and curriculum development with personal research and/or external engagement activity (as appropriate).
•  Ability to present papers at conferences, conduct peer reviews and edit research publications in specialist subject area. Experience
•  Proven experience of both online and face-to-face teaching within a Higher Education or clinical setting and significant experience of using apps / platforms alongside practical or classroom based learning. For this position previous teaching experience in Higher Education will be advantageous but not mandatory.
•  Previous experience teaching simulation based nursing education at higher education or within a clinical environment.
•  Proven experience of working within a team environment, to collaborate with colleagues across curriculum development and delivery, research and external engagement.
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