Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

Overview

The University of Stirling is seeking a full-time, permanent Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport. The position provides essential staffing for the BSc Nursing mental health team to deliver mental health teaching across pre- and post-registration portfolios. The role supports ongoing curriculum development, enhances taught programmes and continuing professional development offerings, and requires on-site work in the United Kingdom.

Who can apply

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Mental Health Nurse. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or possess equivalent professional and teaching experience. Additionally, applicants need a higher education teaching qualification, such as a PGCert, and should hold or be working towards becoming an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Preference is given to individuals with substantial clinical and teaching expertise in crisis intervention, advanced mental health assessment, and psychoeducation, along with knowledge of psychological therapies, trauma-informed approaches, and complex mental health needs.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £48,337 to £57,666 per annum. The employment contract is permanent and full-time.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate recent or current experience teaching within higher education, alongside experience in designing and delivering learning activities and assessments at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, which may include online or digital programmes. Applicants should have evidence of developing effective learning environments, student support approaches, and methods to enhance the student experience. The role requires designing, delivering, assessing, and evaluating teaching, supervision, and assessment activities, as well as contributing to curriculum review using evidence-based scholarly activity.