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Lecturer in Nursing (Maternity Cover)

Part-time academic nursing lecturer position covering maternity leave in a Russell Group university.

Best for:Best for experienced Registered Nurses with a PhD or equivalent, strong teaching skills, and a commitment to nursing education and student engagement.

University of Exeter · Exeter, United Kingdom · R3 · Established researcher
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This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
8 days
Funding
Salaried
£43.5k–£51.8k/yr
Start date
January 2027
Part-time
Location
Exeter
United Kingdom

Overview

The University of Exeter is seeking a Registered Nurse with a PhD or equivalent experience to fill a part-time Lecturer in Nursing role on a fixed-term basis. This position, based in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, focuses on teaching nursing modules, contributing to student recruitment, and supporting all aspects of the student journey. The successful candidate will engage with module leadership, session design, assessment, and quality assurance while fostering external networks for recruitment and outreach. The role emphasizes teaching excellence and professional development, including progress toward Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

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What you'll do

  • Teach nursing modules and contribute to the student journey, including recruitment, module leadership, session design, and delivery.
  • Develop and deliver engaging teaching sessions using diverse delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
  • Participate in and develop external networks for student recruitment, securing placements, outreach work, and consultancy projects.
  • Assess student performance, ensure quality assurance, and provide student support.
  • Work toward achieving Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and engage in continuous professional development (CPD).
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the academic community and contribute to the development of the nursing portfolio.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Nursing or related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in nursing.

Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and academic communication.

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Registered Nurse qualification with sufficient specialist knowledge in nursing to teach and support learning.
  • Experience using diverse teaching techniques to engage students effectively.
  • Evidence of excellent teaching, identified through peer review and demonstrated impact at a discipline program level.
  • Experience in developing external networks for recruitment, placements, outreach, and consultancy.
Nice to have
Experience in working toward Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).Prior involvement in curriculum development or academic leadership roles.
Eligibility
  • Registered Nurse qualification or equivalent professional experience.
  • No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
£43.5k–£51.8k/yr
Duration
Fixed-term from January 2027 until 24 December 2027
Programme
University of Exeter
University of Exeter

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-22

Applicants should submit their application through the University of Exeter’s careers portal. Ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Applications must include all required documents and be submitted by the deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Job Description and Person Specification
  • Proof of Registered Nurse qualification
  • Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., peer reviews, student feedback)
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Contact

Sarah Bradley· Director of Nursing

S.Bradley@exeter.ac.uk

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Prof.
Sarah Bradley
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Lab
Academy of Nursing, Department of Health and Care Professions
University of Exeter
United Kingdom
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