About Birmingham City University
BCU is a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 30,000 students from more than 100 countries. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from racially minoritised backgrounds. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets and potential.
Role Summary
Senior Lecturers contribute to the leadership, development, implementation and review of teaching and assessments of specific modules within the context of the wider curriculum requirements. Senior Lecturers will offer ongoing support and supervision for our learners and will contribute to research opportunities. They will also offer support and guidance to the more junior members of the teaching team.
We are seeking an innovative, ambitious, and inspirational candidate to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will be experienced in Prehospital/emergency care. You must have have a track record in sharing your knowledge effectively to learners, in teaching or training, through your passion and commitment to education, training, research and high-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will support teaching and learning activities across Paramedic Science and the wider Department using research-informed teaching and learning strategies to include the design and delivery of skills and simulations, use of Anatomage, professional and academic skills, basic life support, and interprofessional learning. You will also be expected to assist with other academic roles such as course leader, admissions tutor and research developments. Other responsibilities will include personal tutoring, mentor training, research supervision, providing academic and placement support for students and clinical partners and play an active role in the recruitment of our students.
We are looking for candidates that have the energy, passion, and ambition to have a noticeable impact in developing Paramedic Science education.
Essential Requirements
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Applicants must be educated to degree level and working towards, or hold a higher degree qualification, with a desire to positively impact the student experience. Candidates will be registered with the HCPC or NMC. We are a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team and would be delighted to discuss this opportunity further with you.
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Successful candidate will be supported to develop their professional academic portfolio, including the opportunity to undertake our highly regarded Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE.
Desirable Requirements
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Applicants educated to higher degree level in a relevant subject
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Applicant to hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and teaching in HE
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Working towards or hold a PhD/EdD
Further Information
If you want to be part of a team shaping the future of the Paramedic Profession, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Hardwick, Professional Academic Lead Paramedic Science, at [email protected].
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Why work for us
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Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
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Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
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Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
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Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
Disability Confident Employer
Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
