Senior Lecturer or Reader (Midwifery and Maternal Care)

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Senior Lecturer or Reader (Midwifery and Maternal Care)

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Job description

The School of Health & Life Sciences are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative individual with a PhD (nearing completion for a Senior Lecturer is acceptable but is mandatory for a Reader post) who has experience of midwifery and/or maternal care, academia, supervision of students and team leadership.As a Senior Lecturer or Reader, you will share academic leadership and management for the Division, including line management. You will take a lead role in either the design, development, and delivery of a range of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes within the division, engaging in academic quality assurance and enhancement activity such as to ensure high standards and regulatory/ professional body compliance (if appointed as a Senior Lecturer), or a lead role in the design development and delivery of research and commercial activity aligned the school and university’s agenda and associated REF Unit of Assessments (if appointed as a Reader). Thus, experience of learning and teaching in higher education with a desire to develop, innovative methods to enhance the student experience across our programmes, or evidence of a sustained track record of research publications and income generation are essential. The post will also undertake the Lead Midwife for Education role within the School of Health & Life Sciences.A Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) registration is essential for this post.About usUniversity of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries, and businesses.With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy, and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors.The Division of Mental Health, Midwifery & Health is one of three providers in Scotland of pre-registration midwifery and has a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes exploring midwifery and maternal care, older people and dementia, child protection, psychological therapies, mental health nursing, forensic and mental health practice, and person-centred integrated care.You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities – among the very best in the country – and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors. about our School of Health & Life Sciences.We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting:Dr James Taylor, Head of DivisionInterview date: During week commencing the 30th September or 7th October 2024Further Information, including details of how to apply is available at*The current academic structure and nomenclature at UWS is as follows:AC2 – Lecturer (first time academic post)AC3 – LecturerAC4 – Senior Lecturer (alternate titles used in different Universities include Principal Lecturer or Associate Professor)UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

Expected salary

£56021 – 64914 per year

Location

Scotland

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:35:24 GMT

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