Principal Lecturer – Partnerships and Professional Development

Job Summary

At Robert Gordon University (RGU) we are proud of our excellence in education and research, and we are offering an opportunity to join our team as a Principal Lecturer for Partnerships and Professional Development.

RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. RGU delivers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

The School of Health is a vibrant academic community and provider of nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic radiography and paramedicine in the North of Scotland. Our vision is to transform health and social care in urban, remote and rural areas and our School Strategy sets out how we will achieve that.

As the School continues to sustainably expand our transnational education provision as well as other partnership agreements, the post holder will provide leadership and oversight across the School in achieving within this exciting priority area. With an enthusiasm to work internationally, for developing partnerships and working with quality agencies at home and overseas, you would be expected to bring experience in initiating, developing, and leading partnership projects to the School and be able to represent and advocate for the School and University.

In addition, the Principal Lecturer will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our professional development provision is contemporary, responsive to sector developments, aligned with regulatory requirements, and committed to the highest standards of quality. The post holder will collaborate with academic teams and external partners to design, implement, and evaluate professional development opportunities that support lifelong learning and enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals.

We would welcome applications from anyone in a healthcare discipline (related to the School) and who holds registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council / Health and Care Professions Council.

What we can offer you:

• A full time, permanent position
• A competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
• Up to 50% hybrid working in line with our current policy.
• You will be supported to engage in scholarship and research for your professional and personal development.
• We are an equal opportunities employer.
• We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

Purpose of Post: Supported by the Dean of School and the wider leadership team, the Principal Lecturer (PL) for Partnerships and Portfolio Development will provide strategic and academic leadership to a team of educators, promoting excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice. This distinctive role combines leadership of a high-performing team with strategic responsibility for the continued development and enhancement of the School’s partnerships and professional development portfolio. A key focus will be on expanding national and transnational education (TNE), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening partnership agreements to support innovation and sustainable growth.

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