Assistant Professor (Teaching) Paramedic Science - Coventry University

Main area: Assistant Professor (Teaching) Paramedic Science

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Job ref: 2670

Employer: Coventry University

Employer type: Public (Non NHS)

Town: Coventry University

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £44,965 up to £51,314 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress.

Closing: 30/04/2025 23:59

Assistant Professor (Teaching) Paramedic Science

Division, Department: PFL, School of Health and Care

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.

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 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 a good level of digital fluency, you will have experience 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 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 generate and follow through innovative ideas, work both independently and as 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 at b.tighe@coventry.ac.uk.

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
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car 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.

Application Closing Date: 30th April 2025