Associate Professor in Mental Health & Learning Disability Nursing

Turning passion into purpose.

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for a full-time Associate Professor in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Associate Professors are acknowledged as experts in their field, possessing real understanding of their discipline to enable them to lead the development of new knowledge, innovation and applications in their specialism. Building on a sustained track record, Associate Professors are expected to provide leadership in research, knowledge transfer and innovation, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. We particularly encourage applicants whose Research, Enterprise and Innovation achievements and future plans align with the Fit for Future 10 Year Health Plan, current and emerging NIHR funding priorities, and LSBU’s Research and Innovation Strategy 2030. The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather to provide guidance on the main aspects of the post.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good honours degree.
• A PhD or an equivalent doctoral level award in a relevant subject.
• A record of positively enhancing the quality of taught provision, increasing levels of student satisfaction, improving levels of student retention, progression and employability, and/or support student enterprise activities.
• Evidence of inclusive leadership to support equitable outcomes within the workplace or for students.
• Leader in their field of study, having a significant impact into their area(s) of specialisation.
• Recognised as an expert in their field, with a network of national or international stakeholders and collaborators.

Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button). Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Dr Tamzin Dawson, Deputy Head of School on dawsont2@lsbu.ac.uk.

• The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 23:59.
• Interview/assessment - TBC.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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