Senior Teaching Fellow in Adult Nursing Education at Coventry University Group

Our Mission

PeoplesFuture Ltd (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 dedicated Teaching Fellow team are subject specialists focused on delivering student education, which is active, social, applied, and inclusive within our vibrant and varied education environment.

The Role

As Senior Teaching Fellow in Adult Nursing Education you will undertake teaching and course co-ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience. Senior Teaching Fellows lead on aspects of the student learning experience including the leadership of staff teams.

Based within the School of Health and Wellbeing you will work with and lead other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Duties include:

• Lead the curation, adaptation, design and development of module and course teaching materials including Curriculum development.
• Teach on modules and courses at Higher Education levels 4,5,6 and 7 in relevant academic subject areas, delivering a variety of learning sessions and supporting students as appropriate through informal and formal communication throughout teaching semesters.
• Lead teams of teaching staff including the oversight of module teaching teams, you will uphold high standards of academic integrity in all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead on moderation and quality assurance of appropriate module assessment including the oversight of marking teams; submission and upload of student marks within stipulated turn round periods.
• The preparation and dissemination of both generic and specific formative and summative student feedback. Review assessment and feedback processes and student communication loops on modules at least once a year.
• Work effectively as a team member and team leader, contributing to committees and working groups you will lead the liaison and coordination with academic support services and student success coaches to ensure appropriate support for students
• Act a module leader and/or course director where required and appropriate
• Ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their retention/progression and employability.

Qualification

• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject OR (if from a professional practice background) a good Honors Degree and an appropriate professional qualification and/or membership
• A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous
• Current NMC registration and a Masters degree are essential to this role.

Our Successful Candidate

Working in the School of Health and Wellbeing, you will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in Nursing Subjects with the development and demonstration of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning.

Knowledge and experience within critical care is advantageous.

An experienced team leader with good level of digital fluency, you will have experience using creating teaching materials for face to face and online teaching using a VLE.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience in the development and enhancement of an ‘active learning’ pedagogy as appropriate to the academic subject area.

As a global education provider, high levels of cultural awareness with experience of learner’s cultural differences and expectations with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Innovation and collaboration are key to our success, therefore the ability to generate and follow through innovative ideas, work both independently and part of a wider team with the willingness to engage in flexible ways of working are key skills required for this role.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

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.

Closing Date:  29 February 2024