Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science

Background

The School of Health Sciences is part of a highly successful and vibrant faculty, frequently commended for our partnership working across the health & social care sector. Supported by our simulation strategy and resources, the school delivers a range of undergraduate and post graduate courses leading to registration in nursing, midwifery, and allied healthcare professions. The University has invested over £8 million in the development of a state-of-the-art simulation centre, which further enhances our record of teaching, research and knowledge exchange innovation.

The Post 

We currently have vacancies for Paramedic Science lecturers / senior lecturers, with posts teaching across both our Medway & Avery Hill sites. We are happy to consider part-time working; applicants without previous teaching experience will be considered as a Lecturer.

We are seeking to appoint experienced paramedic practitioners/educators who will have a commitment to contributing to the university’s excellence in teaching and learning. We welcome applications from experienced paramedics who are keen to develop their role as educators, having developed teaching and assessing skills through a practice assessor or equivalent role. The School would also consider part-time working and or secondments from staff employed in the ambulance service.

This opportunity is open to Paramedics with broad practitioner experience and/or teaching experience in a higher education institute and is registered with the HCPC. As a lecturer you will play a key role in facilitating teaching & learning, and research and knowledge exchange across our Paramedic Science provision & provide an excellent student experience in a variety of formats, where diversity, inclusivity and equality are celebrated. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player and in return we will support you through continued professional development. 

The Person 

You will have a passion for education, thrive on seeing students succeed, have ambition and an inquiring mind. You will have opportunity to complete a PGCHE and progress through our GOLD framework to achieve HEA senior fellowship, as well as contribute to faculty wide research & knowledge exchange activities.

Opportunity may also exist to undertake doctoral studies through a professional doctorate or PhD programme. The University has an established career framework offering opportunity for promotion through an annual application process. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact:
Associate Professor Surinder Walia, Academic Portfolio lead, Paramedic Science; 
S.Walia@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team:
peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk

We operate a hybrid working policy, as set out in the University’s Working Principles & Guidelines.

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: 
Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs & personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage).

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. 

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

Academic Career Pathways

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. 

Further details:

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