Role description
Job summary
As an Associate Lecturer in one of
the largest providers of nursing education in the UK, you will be working with
a vibrant community of academics, practitioners and researchers with a
commitment to providing high-quality, research-informed teaching, to ensure
active learning.
You will join a team of academic
practitioners, innovating, teaching and supporting student nurses across the
undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. You will also support a range of
post-registration teaching to registrants accessing our CPD portfolio,
alongside opportunities to be involved in research and project work. You will
be involved with supporting students, linking with our practice partners, and
engaging with the research agenda.
Main duties of the job
To
be responsible for the teaching delivery of specifically identified subjects
and topics relating to a defined area of work and associated assessment and
administration. To contribute positively to the student experience.
About us
The School of Health and Social Care delivers a
well-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate
and degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 different
professions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work,
Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy,
Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology,
Dietetics and Art Psychotherapy.
We
support practitioners to continue to develop their professional roles through
our extensive continuing professional development portfolio, our graduates
working in local, national, and international health and social care sectors.
Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied, undertaking challenge-led
collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge exchange to
inform and transform health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role purpose
To be responsible for the teaching delivery of specifically identified
subjects and topics relating to a defined area of work and associated
assessment and administration. To contribute positively to the student
experience.
Academic Lecturer generic responsibilities Grade 7
Teaching and Learning
Design and deliver, high quality and challenging
learning experiences that equip students with the skills and knowledge
required by employers.
Teach specifically identified subjects and topics
related to a defined area of work.
Provide effective and efficient teaching to approved
courses through lecture, seminar or tutorial modes of delivery.
Provide ongoing assessment and feedback to students
by setting and marking coursework, assignments and examinations.
Contribute to the development of resource material.
Ensure that appropriate learning materials are
prepared in advance of delivery and assignments are undertaken by students in
a timely manner
Keep up-to-date with knowledge of your subject area.
Student Support
Develop a sense of purpose and harmonious working
within assigned student groups.
Provide appropriate academic, technical and pastoral
care by supporting the work of individual students and referring them where
appropriate, to relevant support staff.
Act, when required, as tutor to a group of students,
providing effective academic, technical and pastoral care.
Team Work and
Communication
Work with colleagues in developing the provision
within the faculty.
Work within a team to promote the development of
curriculum practices of benefit to students and the University
Participate in appropriate quality assurance
procedures of the faculty.
Make a positive contribution to the overall
development of the department and faculty
Ensure the implementation of all University policies
including those relevant to teaching, health and safety and quality
assurance.
Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.
Undertake administration and provide reports and
statistics regarding student and teaching matters as required.
Attend faculty meetings as required.
Undertake and attend appropriate developmental
activity such as appraisals and training as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Doctorate or postgraduate qualification e.g. Master and / or substantial professional experience in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Well developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant from both an academic and professional perspectives in a relevant discipline
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences
- Excellent numerical and quantitative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
- Technological/ digital proficiency
Desirable
- Teaching experience within a higher education context
- Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning
- Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and / or knowledge transfer
Other Relevant Information
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
- Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Hallam University
Address
Sheffield Hallam University
Collegiate Crescent Campus
36 Collegiate Crescent
SHEFFIELD
S10 2BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shu.ac.uk/
