Assistant Professor

**Faculty of Health Studies**:
**School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership**:
**Salary**:

- £46,974 to £54,395 per annum**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Permanent**Closing Date**:

- Tuesday 19 September 2023**Interview Date**:

- To be confirmed**Reference**:

- HR0153211The School of Nursing and Healthcare leadership has a big part to play in the University of Bradford's ambitions to contribute, shape and lead care in Bradford, with influence nationally and globally through our staff and student's practice. The school delivers educational programmes which seek to inspire and influence care through nursing, public health and healthcare leadership practices, and we are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic staff to inspire students, and communities to work, live and be inclusive, to tackle health inequalities and to improve the lives of people who need care.

We are seeking an Assistant Professor (Nursing Associate), to be part of our growth of pre-registration, NMC approved apprenticeship Nursing Associate programme, contributing to an inspirational educational journey for our students. The post holder will move into the Programme Leadership role, as part of the natural succession planning within the school. The role will focus upon delivering an excellent experience for students, through effective co-production, foster innovation & creativity, to advance teaching, learning and assessment practices enabling students to succeed in their chosen nursing career.

You will be required to have a current NMC registration, and have academic leadership experience of modules, year or programmes of study.

You must be educated to Masters Level (or currently studying) and have experience relevant to Nursing Associate practice and/ or apprenticeship programme delivery. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals dedicated to providing an outstanding student experience who can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and are driven to improve the lives of people, patients, their carers, and their families through academic endeavour. This is your opportunity to be a key leader to provide a high quality and transformative educational experience.

The School of Nursing and Healthcare leadership is able to offer you the opportunity to build on your previous experience, and support your development towards professor. In line with University of Bradford staff development routes of the Bradford Academic, you will be able to maintain and develop your career, through one or mixture of leadership routes: research, teaching and learning and / or external engagement and knowledge exchange. You will have opportunity to work across the Faculty's portfolio, and to utilise your research and scholarship to inform your teaching practice. The job description provides a core outline of the aspects of work you will undertake, whilst developing your academic leadership experience and capability.

We are open to discussion about flexible working, full time/ job share/ part time posts, and we offer hybrid working practice.

We welcome applicants who identify as being from BAME and LGBT+ communities who are currently underrepresented across our teaching and research teams who could be positive role models for our students and colleagues. We value diverse voices and lived experiences.

The University offers and attractive range of staff benefits, including a career development framework, discounted Gym membership and will support relocation assistance.

For more information and an opportunity to meet existing staff and ask any questions you may have on the opportunity such as what it means to work at the University of Bradford, why not attend one of our webinars.