Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.
A key focus of our 2030 Strategy is the ambitious growth of Coventry University Health and Care Limited to meet the local, national, and global health and care needs of the future. Our unique Group structure ensures CUHC has the agility and autonomy to push the boundaries, constantly innovating how we work, allowing for closer, consultative relationships with partners and joint ventures. Alongside our creative approach this will allow us to further develop the school, diversifying our provision at scale as we continue to widen access to our quality education, leading to rewarding careers in the health and social care sector.
The Role
As a Lecturer (Teaching) in Paramedic Science 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.
Within this role you will work closely with 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:
- Teach modules and courses at HE levels 4–7, including curating, adapting, and creating materials; delivering varied learning sessions; and supporting students through formal and informal communication.
- Design, create, moderate and quality assure module assessements
- Assess and mark student work, coordinate marking teams for large modules, submit marks within required deadlines, and present results at relevant meetings. Uphold academic integrity across teaching, learning, and assessment, and support students in doing the same.
- Prepare and deliver generic and specific formative and summative feedback.
Qualifications Required
• Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic
• Master’s degree in appropriate subject or an Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership and clinical experience.
• A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body is advantageous
Our Successful Candidate
You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in Paramedic Science with high standards of teaching, learning and student engagement consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience supporting, enhancing and engaging in an ‘active learning’ pedagogy with evidence in proactively supporting student success.
As a global education provider, experience and awareness of learners 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 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.
If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes required and would like to informally discuss this role further, please contact Bernice Tighe, on b.tighe@coventry.ac.uk
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4x Salary
- 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.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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