Lecturer in Nursing

The Post This post is required for the teaching provisions across the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved BSc Nursing programmes and the PG Health related programmes, including the MSc Advancing Practice and BSc Professional Practice programme. As an NMC registrant the post holder is required to deliver core theoretical and clinical skills education across the suite of UG and PG healthcare programmes and contribute to the NMC required role of Academic Assessor for undergraduate nursing students.

Description of Duties Design, deliver, assessand evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes, where required

Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports student learning and is underpinned by evidence based scholarly activity

Enhance the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector

Develop and apply new, effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students

Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability

Mentor students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in amanner appropriate to the work Independently,and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to attract external funding/income for scholarship activities

Work to influence the higher education agenda in a specific disciplinary area or teaching and learning more generally

Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as requirede.g.delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students

Lead, participate and develop networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students

Evaluate own practice, continue to maintain professional practice and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role

Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential Criteria Qualifications Ph D in relevant discipline or equivalent professional clinical and/or teaching experience

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes

Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance

Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience

Evidence of engaging in networks, locally, nationally and internationally

Desirable Criteria Knowledge, Skills & Experience Evidence of successful incorporation of subject and pedagogic research and/or scholarship within design and delivery of learning activities and programme development as part of an integrated approach to academic practice

Evidence of programme innovation and development

Evidence of knowledge to support international activitiesA track record of high quality general or subject specific pedagogical work published in appropriate outlets/mediaA record of involvement in developing teaching and scholarship proposals to bid for external funding

Evidence of good knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Additional Information Full time

Open ended

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 05 November 2026.Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 23 November 2026.There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances under SOC code 2311.The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.

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