Job Title: Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Learning Disabilities Nursing
Job Ref: 3421
Division, Department: CU Health and Care Limited (CUHC), Nursing and Midwifery
Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £46,115 up to £52,597 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered
Mode: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Coventry

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.

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:

• Act as Course Director within 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

Qualifications Required

• Active and live registration with NMC as Learning Disabilities Nurse.
• Practice Assessor and/or academic assessor training and experience of supporting student nurses.
• Master’s degree in appropriate subject or a good Honours Degree (if from a professional practice background) with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.

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.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

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. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.