Lecturer in Health Sciences (Nursing or AHP)

The Post

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic nurse or allied health professional who has teaching and research experience. They will contribute to our BSc Nursing, BSc Professional Practice, BSc Paramedic Sciences and Postgraduate Programmes and help build on our success to deliver the University’s strategic plan.

The successful candidate will possess clinical and teaching experience, have an active registration with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and ideally a recognised teaching qualification.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a proven track record in clinical leadership, policy and staff development. Experience of supervising, supporting and assessing students is also required. The successful applicant will work with existing Faculty groups to deliver excellence in teaching to all our Programmes. They will also be expected to undertake research activity leading to funding proposals and high-quality outputs.

Ideally the candidate will have a PhD (or be near completion of PhD) and experience supervising at Clinical Doctorate/PhD level.  They will also have an established track record of high quality published research. 

Description of Duties

Grade 7 

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, develop a programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Grade 8

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
• Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes where required

Essential Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

• NMC and/or HCPC registration
• PhD in Health related area (or almost complete PhD)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of a developing publication record
• Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding

Grade 8

Qualifications

• NMC and/or HCPC registration
• PhD in Health related area

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Established track record of high quality published research

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | About | University of Stirling

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