Lecturer in Midwifery at City, University of London
Job Description
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
The School of Health & Psychological Sciences at City, University of London is ranked first in London for Health Professions (The Guardian League Table 2023), and second in London for Nursing and for Speech and Language Therapy (The Complete University Guide 2023).
The Department of Midwifery & Radiography boasts a thriving team of academics committed to developing highly competent practitioners and future healthcare leaders via our pre-registration and postgraduate programmes. Our department hosts the Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, meaning staff and students benefit from the synergies of excellent teaching and world-class research.
Responsibilities
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Lecturer in Midwifery who has academic and teaching experience in the field, and who will make a significant contribution to our undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD provision. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and deliver innovative and engaging education, contributing to our pre- and post-registration programmes and modules. The successful candidate will design & mark student assessments, supervise dissertation work and act as personal tutor to students; they will undertake department administrative duties and contribute to staff and student events and meetings. There will be opportunities for personal and professional development.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality and engaging teaching across our midwifery and perinatal health programmes and modules, tailored to the diverse needs of our learners, and informed by research, scholarship and professional experience. Candidates must be registered with the NMC as Midwife and should possess an honours degree and experience in teaching and supporting student learning.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
The role is available from 4 March 2024 or earlier by negotiation.
Closing date: 17th December 2023 at 11:59pm.
Interviews are scheduled for 8th January 2024.
As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to complete a presentation on a given topic, details for this will be provided in the invitation to shortlisted candidates.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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