Division, Department: PFL, School of Health and Care

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £44,965 up to £51,314 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the  potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode: Full Time, Permanent

Job Reference: 2670     

Our Mission

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.

The Role

As an Assistant Professor in Paramedic Science you will undertake teaching and course coordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience.

The School of Health and Care delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings. We also have a large portfolio of CPD courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including Advanced Clinical Practice, Independent prescribing and Global Healthcare Management.

Assistant Professors lead on aspects of the student learning experience including the leadership of staff teams. Based within the School of Health and Care you will work with and lead other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant evidence and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Duties include:

• Lead the curation, adaptation, design and development of module and course teaching materials.
• Undertake on a key leadership role within the team, for example course director, admissions tutor, placements lead or other leadership role.
• Teaching on modules at HE levels 4,5,6 and 7 in relevant academic subject areas delivering a variety of types of student learning sessions and supporting students
• Lead teams of teaching staff.
• Ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their retention/progression and employability.
• Work effectively as a team member and team leader, contributing to committees and working groups.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-6 in paramedic science with the development and demonstration of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning. An experienced team leader with good level of digital fluency, you will have experience using creating teaching materials for face to face and online teaching using a VLE.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience in the development and enhancement of an ‘active learning’ pedagogy as appropriate to the academic subject area.

As a global education provider, high levels of cultural awareness with experience of learner’s 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 generate and follow through innovative ideas, 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 [email protected]

Qualifications Required

• Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic 
• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject, or if you are registered, a good honours degree
• A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education, including supporting students
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits including:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4 x 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.

See attached file to view the full job description and person specification

Apply Link: https://cugcareers.coventry.ac.uk/job-invite/2670/

Application Closing Date: 30^th April 2025