Assistant Professor (Teaching)

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £46,115.00 up to £52,597.00 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Our Mission

Coventry University Health and Care (CUHC), a sister company of Coventry University, provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.

Our teaching team are subject specialists committed to delivering active, social, applied and inclusive learning within a vibrant and diverse educational environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Learning Disabilities Nursing

The Role

As Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Learning Disabilities Nursing, you will be a senior member of the education team, coordinating courses and modules while delivering teaching and assessment. You will support the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes, ensuring a high‑quality student learning experience.

Based at Coventry University, you will work closely with academic colleagues to enhance teaching and embed relevant research, enterprise, professional practice within modules and courses

Duties include:

• Acting as Course Director within the Nursing portfolio.
• Leading and teaching modules at HE levels 4–7, including developing teaching materials, delivering varied learning sessions and supporting students throughout teaching blocks.
• Leading assessment design, implementation, ratification and quality assurance.
• Supporting simulated practice learning activities.
• Upholding high standards of academic integrity.
• Line managing and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications Required

• Active and live registration with NMC as Learning Disabilities Nurse is essential for the role.  
• Practice Assessor and/or academic assessor training and experience of supporting student nurses is essential
• A Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or a good Honours Degree (if from a professional practice background) with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership is essential. 
• A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education.
• PhD would be advantageous

Our Successful Candidate

You will bring strong leadership experience from higher education and/or clinical practice, with proven record of effective teaching at HE levels 4–7 in Learning Disabilities Nursing and high standards in teaching, learning and student engagement.

Motivated and enthusiastic, you will demonstrate experience in leading and enhancing active learning approaches, with evidence of supporting student success.

As global education provider, we require awareness of cultural diversity and the ability to communicate effectively with learners from varied backgrounds.

Innovation and collaboration are central to this role, ability to work independently as part of a team, with flexibility and adaptable approach.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer a Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. 

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Winterman - ae2433@coventry.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 19^th April 2026

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