Professor of Nursing and Midwifery

We are seeking an outstanding candidate who will provide significant strategic leadership which will positively enhance the profile of the institution. The post holder will be expected to have an excellent reputation and profile, based on an extensive track record of delivery on the teaching and learning agenda, including delivery which has had a major quantifiable impact in the disciplinary area. The post holder will also make a significant contribution to the leadership and management activity and act as a role model in respect of citizenship. Candidate may also demonstrate an excellent reputation, based on an extensive track record of innovative research which has a major quantifiable influence in the subject area.

In addition, there is an opportunity to become the Head of Department of Nursing and Midwifery from the start of the next academic year for an initial three-year term of office. The primary role of the Head of Department is to provide strong academic leadership in support of the Head of School. They will lead, manage, and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. The Head of Department will exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the school.

Naturally, candidates will have an outstanding and sustained profile of achievement. A PhD or equivalent qualification or an equivalent body of work, along with a substantial record of pedagogical/scholarly outputs and a solid track record of delivery of a range of teaching and learning interventions. An excellent and widely recognised reputation amongst peers nationally. A full job description and person specification are available.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Tracy Roberts, Head of School or Professor Julie Taylor, Head of Department on t.e.roberts@bham.ac.uk or j.taylor.1@bham.ac.uk

Reference 54559 should be quoted in all correspondence and the deadline for applications is 5 June 2026

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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