Lecturer in Healthcare Education (Online Provision) in Aberystwyth

The purpose of this role is to support and create learning materials for the new online Masters provision in healthcare education at Aber Online, Aberystwyth University’s fully online and asynchronous programme. Previous teaching experience commensurate with the grade, and experience of university teaching, online teaching and internal programme approval processes, is required. The successful candidate will work with the Principal Lead & Head of Healthcare Education, academic departments, the Aber Online team and partner Higher Education Partners (HEP) to oversee the delivery of online course material while maintaining the standards and model of online delivery.

What you’ll do:

• To create high quality materials for the new departmental online provision.
• To work closely with the academic department, AberOnline, and HEP to implement the online materials in Canvas.
• To attend weekly operational meetings, and support any queries associated with the content.
• On campus in person for a minimum of 1 day per week.
• To oversee and implement an appropriate student learning experience in line with Aber Online and University quality assurance guidelines and healthcare education requirements.
• To train in, and to oversee the online learning environment and course delivery on Canvas.
• To provide academic guidance in relation to the course content and support students in the field of healthcare education.
• Monitoring participation and progress of participants, providing support where necessary.
• To plan own work within the constraints of the programmes and the team.
• To provide feedback to students on their progress.
• To undertake administrative work associated with online delivery, relating to course content, enrolment, feedback and evaluation forms, assignment marking etc. in accordance with Aber Online requirements and within stated timescales.
• To undertake all existing and new Quality Assurance processes associated with the online courses, providing written and verbal feedback and submitting all the above for moderation within the given timescales and providing regular updates to the Principal Lead & Head of Healthcare Education.
• To be familiar with and remain up to date with online curriculum development and have experience of in‑person, online/distance and/or blended learning and the audience needs with in depth knowledge of healthcare education.
• To undertake in‑house training and meetings as required, to be delivered remotely.
• To support learning and assessment for Higher Education courses at Masters level.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse with the UK Nursing & Midwifery Council, Allied Health professional or Register Professional equivalent with a registered body such as HCPC.
• A postgraduate degree (MSc) or PhD in a closely related healthcare education area.
• Recent teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience of assessment of post‑16 education and strategies inclusive of neuro‑diverse learners, including experience of regulatory body approval processes and programme commissioning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in HE online learning packages and VLEs.
• Proven ability to work with colleagues in a team environment.
• Proven ability to communicate at different levels to different audiences.
• Commitment to own professional development.
• Proven ability to communicate to a target audience.
• Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A0* or an ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable Criteria:

• A PhD, or be close to completion in a closely related area.
• Training or leadership skills.
• Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B1*.

How to apply:

To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full‑time, part‑time, job share, or term‑time only working arrangements. Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Benefits:

• Flexible working policy.
• 36.5‑hour week for full‑time roles.
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days.
• Commitment to Professional Development.
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes.
• Staff recognition and reward schemes.
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free.
• Staff relocation bursary.
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave.
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Equal Opportunities:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. We are a bilingual institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa:

Under the UK Government’s points‑based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.