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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences (Mental Health)
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Post Details
Full time
Open ended
Grade 8 – £45,585 or £54, 395 p.a.
Grade 9 – £56,021 or £64,914
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 10 December 2023.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role 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. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The Post
We are looking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer who is an NMC registrant with significant teaching and clinical experience and can lead the development of teaching, research and knowledge exchange in undergraduate and postgraduate health sciences programmes.
The candidate should be a Mental Health registered nurse and experienced academic who has knowledge and clinical expertise of mental health and a proven record of excellence in teaching and learning practice. Experience of recovery focussed, and trauma informed practice, education and/or research will be of significant advantage due to the emphasis of Recovery and Trauma Informed Practice in all our programmes. As such we will seek a candidate who has evidence of engagement in pedagogic and/or practitioner research and/or other scholarly activities who is committed to contributing to the undergraduate and post graduate nursing and paramedic programmes.
The role will be advertised as Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R).
For those on a T&S contract they will be expected to undertake pedagogical research and scholarly activity which aligns to the strategic direction of the Faculty and University.
For those appointed on a T&R contract, they will be expected to undertake research activity leading to funding proposals and high quality outputs. Candidates on T&R will have or be working towards PhD.
For further information on current job opportunities within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport please visit our page here.
Description of Duties
Grade 8
T&R
- Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
- Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
- Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
- Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes where required.
T&S
- Design, deliver, assess and 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
Grade 9
T&R
- Engage in individual and collaborative research of international standard, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
- Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
- Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance
T&S
- Design, deliver, assess and 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
Please see attached job description for a full list of duties.
Essential Criteria
Grade 8
T&R
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline
- NMC registration
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Established track record of high quality published research
- A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer
- Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate/postgraduate and of supervising doctoral students
T&S
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional 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)
- NMC registration
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
Grade 9
T&R
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline
- NMC registration
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Established track record of high quality published research
- Evidence of success in attracting research grants/external funding and delivering on externally funded research projects
- Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate/postgraduate and of supervising doctoral students
- Experience of providing high quality teaching across a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
T&S
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional 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)
- NMC registration
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at
undergraduate and postgraduate level - Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance contributing to a high quality student experience
- Proven experience of programme leadership including programme development/innovation
Please see attached document for a full list of essential criteria.
Desirable Criteria
Grade 8
T&R
Qualifications
- Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and be working towards Fellowship
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of collaborative research with other institutions and interdisciplinary work
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
- Evidence of programme innovation and development
- Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
- Evidence or knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
T&S
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 activities
- A track record of high quality general or subject specific pedagogical work published in appropriate outlets/media
- A 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
Grade 9
T&R
Qualifications
- Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent.
- Hold Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of collaborative research with other institutions and interdisciplinary work
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
- Evidence of knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
T&S
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of collaboration with other institutions and interdisciplinary work
- Evidence of a good knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
About Us
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport is at the heart of the University’s sporting and wellbeing life, offering extensive study and research opportunities. Our focus is to make a difference to communities and the people within them, across the world. We focus on delivering excellence in all we do and to make global impact through research, education and practice. We inform policy at national and international levels by ensuring our research and teaching has impact. Our students develop to become competitive, independent, confident learners and our skilled graduates are global citizens, capable of making a difference wherever they work. We value lifelong learning and education, research-led teaching and an excellent student experience. We aim to make a real difference to the global health and sport industries.
Health Sciences
We have a thriving research and post-graduate community of PhD and Clinical Doctorate students. We offer a number of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities. Our BSc Nursing (Adult or Mental Health) course has won eleven Student Nursing Times Awards since 2012 including UK Nurse educator of the year twice. We have also received multiple commendations from the Nursing and Midwifery Council for our close working relationships with our NHS partners. Our nursing lecturers work in collaboration with our paramedic lecturers to deliver excellence in teaching across the Paramedic Science programme. We also have more than 97% of our undergraduate leavers in employment or further study within six months of graduating. Our taught postgraduate courses integrate academic learning, research and professional practice and are designed to develop graduates with the employability skills required by the sector.
The University
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni
Available documents
- 01. Finalised Job Description – Lecturer in Health Sciences (Mental Health).docx
- Job number
FAC01810
- Contract Type
Open Ended
- Posting End Date
10-Dec-2023
- Location:
Stirling Campus
- Grade
Grade8 £45,585-£54,395 p.a.
- Faculty/Service
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
Post Details
Full time
Open ended
Grade 8 – £45,585 or £54, 395 p.a.
Grade 9 – £56,021 or £64,914
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 10 December 2023.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role 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. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The Post
We are looking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer who is an NMC registrant with significant teaching and clinical experience and can lead the development of teaching, research and knowledge exchange in undergraduate and postgraduate health sciences programmes.
The candidate should be a Mental Health registered nurse and experienced academic who has knowledge and clinical expertise of mental health and a proven record of excellence in teaching and learning practice. Experience of recovery focussed, and trauma informed practice, education and/or research will be of significant advantage due to the emphasis of Recovery and Trauma Informed Practice in all our programmes. As such we will seek a candidate who has evidence of engagement in pedagogic and/or practitioner research and/or other scholarly activities who is committed to contributing to the undergraduate and post graduate nursing and paramedic programmes.
The role will be advertised as Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R).
For those on a T&S contract they will be expected to undertake pedagogical research and scholarly activity which aligns to the strategic direction of the Faculty and University.
For those appointed on a T&R contract, they will be expected to undertake research activity leading to funding proposals and high quality outputs. Candidates on T&R will have or be working towards PhD.
For further information on current job opportunities within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport please visit our page here.
Description of Duties
Grade 8
T&R
- Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
- Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
- Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
- Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes where required.
T&S
- Design, deliver, assess and 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
Grade 9
T&R
- Engage in individual and collaborative research of international standard, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
- Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
- Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance
T&S
- Design, deliver, assess and 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
Please see attached job description for a full list of duties.
Essential Criteria
Grade 8
T&R
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline
- NMC registration
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Established track record of high quality published research
- A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer
- Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate/postgraduate and of supervising doctoral students
T&S
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional 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)
- NMC registration
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
Grade 9
T&R
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline
- NMC registration
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Established track record of high quality published research
- Evidence of success in attracting research grants/external funding and delivering on externally funded research projects
- Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate/postgraduate and of supervising doctoral students
- Experience of providing high quality teaching across a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
T&S
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional 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)
- NMC registration
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at
undergraduate and postgraduate level - Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance contributing to a high quality student experience
- Proven experience of programme leadership including programme development/innovation
Please see attached document for a full list of essential criteria.
Desirable Criteria
Grade 8
T&R
Qualifications
- Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and be working towards Fellowship
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of collaborative research with other institutions and interdisciplinary work
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
- Evidence of programme innovation and development
- Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
- Evidence or knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
T&S
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 activities
- A track record of high quality general or subject specific pedagogical work published in appropriate outlets/media
- A 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
Grade 9
T&R
Qualifications
- Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent.
- Hold Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of collaborative research with other institutions and interdisciplinary work
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
- Evidence of knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
T&S
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of collaboration with other institutions and interdisciplinary work
- Evidence of a good knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
About Us
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport is at the heart of the University’s sporting and wellbeing life, offering extensive study and research opportunities. Our focus is to make a difference to communities and the people within them, across the world. We focus on delivering excellence in all we do and to make global impact through research, education and practice. We inform policy at national and international levels by ensuring our research and teaching has impact. Our students develop to become competitive, independent, confident learners and our skilled graduates are global citizens, capable of making a difference wherever they work. We value lifelong learning and education, research-led teaching and an excellent student experience. We aim to make a real difference to the global health and sport industries.
Health Sciences
We have a thriving research and post-graduate community of PhD and Clinical Doctorate students. We offer a number of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities. Our BSc Nursing (Adult or Mental Health) course has won eleven Student Nursing Times Awards since 2012 including UK Nurse educator of the year twice. We have also received multiple commendations from the Nursing and Midwifery Council for our close working relationships with our NHS partners. Our nursing lecturers work in collaboration with our paramedic lecturers to deliver excellence in teaching across the Paramedic Science programme. We also have more than 97% of our undergraduate leavers in employment or further study within six months of graduating. Our taught postgraduate courses integrate academic learning, research and professional practice and are designed to develop graduates with the employability skills required by the sector.
The University
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni
Available documents
- 01. Finalised Job Description – Lecturer in Health Sciences (Mental Health).docx
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