Paisley Campus PAISLEY PA1 2BE
School of Health & Life Sciences
Lanarkshire Campus
Lecturer in Midwifery
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: Until October 2026
THE POST AC2 Lecturer in Midwifery
Due to a continued significant investment in our teaching portfolio within the School of Health & Life Sciences we are seeking applications from individuals to join the Schools Division of Mental Health, Midwifery and Health as a Lecturer in Midwifery. You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the worlds biggest challenges.
The post holder will support the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Division, as well as contributing to the wider educational portfolio through subject specialism.
The successful candidate should have the following:
1. Relevant Masters Degree (or nearing completion) and professional registration in Midwifery with the NMC
2. Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge and experience in the midwifery discipline to maintain ability to work within established research/teaching programmes
3. Support for learners in midwifery related / maternal health environments
4. Appropriate IT skills for effective teaching/research and administrative contributions.
5. Effective organisation of allocated tasks and activities.
6. Developing research, teaching or consulting skills including quantitative/qualitative methods.
7. Familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning.
8. Understand and adhere to Health & Safety procedures and minimise risk to others through knowledge of such procedures, seeking advice where required.
ABOUT US
University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotlands largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings).
The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities among the very best in the country and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
9. 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
10. An additional days leave on your birthday
11. Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
12. A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
13. Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
14. Fitness facilities across our campuses
15. Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
16. Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Closing Date: Monday 20th October
Interview Date: week commencing Monday 10th November
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided)
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a Disability Confident employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.
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