Lecturer in Midwifery

An exciting opportunity has become available for a clinical midwife who is interested in working in Higher Education.

The secondment/ Fixed term contract will enable the successful applicant to experience all areas of the midwifery Lecturer role, under the guidance of our expert midwifery team. The applicant will be expected to engage in all areas of the midwifery lecturer role, including theory and skills-based teaching and to provide pastoral care for students. The successful applicant will also be allocated a practice site to support students in the practice environment.

The Person

You will have an excellent reputation in the profession and a proven track record of professional practice with an interest or experience in teaching, education or research. You will be expected to support us to deliver Kingston University's Town House Strategy, contribute to the department’s teaching and learning portfolio, and the delivery of our wide-ranging education provision with support from our experienced lecturing team.

The role also requires effective collaborate with colleagues both within the department, and the school. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the Kingston University values, as we are proud to be an ambitious, inclusive, innovative, and enterprising organisation.

Further information

This is a part time (22.20 hours per week), fixed-term position for 11 months with a starting salary of £26,642.40 per annum (60% pro rata to £44,404 per annum).

To apply please submit an expression of interest along with support from the employing organisation (for secondment).

This post is available as a result of maternity leave and it is expected that you will hold it for the full period. However, should the substantive post-holder on maternity leave exercise their right to return to work earlier, then this appointment will be terminated, subject to a notice period of one month. The maternity cover is for 11 months.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 27 August 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Georgina Sims, Head of Department of Midwifery or Claire McKellow, Associate Professor, Course Leader.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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