Assistant Professor (Teaching) Paramedic Science

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 academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience ensuring relevant evidence and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in paramedic science with the development and demonstration of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment. 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.

Qualifications Required

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic 
• Master’s degree in appropriate subject, or if you are registered, a good honours degree
• A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education
• PhD or active membership of appropriate professional body is 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
• 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 Retailers
• 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.

Application Closing Date: 30^th April 2025

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