Lecturer in Paramedic Science in Birmingham

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 under‑represented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets and potential.

Role Summary

Lecturers contribute to the development, implementation and review of teaching and assessments of specific modules within the context of the wider curriculum requirements. Lecturers will offer ongoing support and supervision for our learners and will contribute to research opportunities. We are seeking an innovative, ambitious, and inspirational candidate to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will be experienced in Prehospital/emergency care. It would be beneficial to 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.
• 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.

Applicants must be educated to degree level with a desire to positively impact the student experience. Candidates will be registered with the HCPC or NMC and have an appropriate degree. Successful candidates 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. Applicants educated to higher degree level in a relevant subject. Applicant to hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and teaching in HE.

Benefits

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• 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.