Lecturer in Midwifery

University of the West of Scotland – School of Health & Life Sciences

Full time:  35 hours per week

Permanent

THE POST – AC3 Lecturer in Midwifery

Due to a continued significant investment in our teaching portfolio within the School of Health & Life Sciences we are seeking applications from individuals to join the School’s Division of Mental Health, Midwifery and Health as a Lecturer in Midwifery. You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community – and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. 

The post holder will support the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Division of Mental Health, Midwifery and Health, as well as contributing to the wider educational portfolio through subject specialism.

The successful candidate should have the following: 

• Relevant Masters Degree (or higher educational qualification) and professional registration in Midwifery with the NMC
• Breadth or depth of specialist knowledge and experience in the midwifery discipline to maintain ability to work within established research/teaching programmes
• Support for learners in midwifery related / maternal health environments
• Has supervised and assessed/ contributed to the assessment of students in practice
• Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge, understanding and experience of contemporary midwifery to contribute to the development of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research materials
• Experience of research, teaching or consulting skills including quantitative/qualitative methods.
• Knowledge of a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning.
• Understand and adhere to Health & Safety procedures and minimise risk to others through knowledge of such procedures, seeking advice where required. 

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others. 

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings).

The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities – among the very best in the country – and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes: 

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme  
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities. 

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Dr Dawn Cameron Dawn.Cameron@uws.ac.uk (Senior Lecturer & Lead Midwife Education) or Dr James Taylor (Head of Division) james.taylor@uws.ac.uk

Closing Date: Monday 20^th October

Interview Date: week commencing Monday 10^th November

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided)

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

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UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.