Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine

DMU is an ambitious, globally minded and culturally rich university with a strong commitment to the public good. It strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment that champions difference and celebrates success. Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, the University is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that was named the first-ever University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Times Good University Guide. DMU is home to more than 25,000 students and 2,700 staff. Faculty / Directorate Home to four specialist schools - Allied Health Sciences, Applied Social Sciences, Leicester School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, and Leicester School of Pharmacy – the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at De Montfort University educates and develops professionals who make a significant difference to lives, health, wellbeing, communities and society. DMU is one of the most contemporary providers of Paramedicine education in the East Midlands. Role We have an exciting lecturing opportunities for a paramedic or nursing/ allied health professional with emergency care experience, to join our academic team. We presently have a 0.6 opportunity and welcome applicants seeking a seconded opportunity. Post holders will predominantly support the delivery of paramedic, urgent, emergency and unscheduled care education to student paramedics as well as other undergraduate and post registration health professionals. The successful candidate will join a team of enthusiastic, committed and friendly staff and will work collaboratively with colleagues across the School, Faculty and the wider University. Ideal Candidate You will be required to undertake teaching at undergraduate level to students from a wide range of backgrounds. You will contribute to the assessment process for students including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, individually or collectively as part of a module team in accordance with quality assurance processes. You will be required to design and develop innovative and engaging learning materials and assessments and participate fully in curriculum development, including personal knowledge and expertise in high standards for paramedicine and emergency care. You will be expected to work collaboratively with clinical colleagues and other stakeholders. You will support students, supervisors and assessors in clinical placements and across a variety of care settings. You will actively engage in scholarship, research and professional / external income generation activities in ways that contribute to the University / School’s objectives and contribute to ensuring up-to-date, leading-edge teaching. For an informal conversation about this post, please contact: Bob.willis@DMU.ac.uk If you are successful at the interview stage, you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.