Lecturer (MSc Nursing)

University of Sunderland in London - Academic Operations

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Lecturer MSc Nursing Practice.

ABOUT US AND THE TEAM

The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2026 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, we have moved to a new, modern campus building offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping postgraduate level nursing professionals by delivering high‑quality teaching, supervision and academic support to MSc students. You will design and facilitate engaging sessions that challenge students to think critically, apply research methods, and integrate advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge into practice. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the programme, you will contribute to curriculum development, simulation‑based learning, assessment design, and the enhancement of the overall student experience. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant postgraduate learning community and help develop the next generation of nursing leaders and innovators.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong academic or clinical background and a passion for supporting postgraduate learners. Confident in delivering complex concepts to MSc‑level students, you bring a reflective, research‑informed approach to teaching and are skilled at creating stimulating, discussion‑led and practice‑focused learning environments. You enjoy guiding students through advanced nursing theories, research methods, and professional practice, helping them develop the critical thinking and analytical skills needed at master’s level. Collaborative and student‑centred, you take pride in mentoring diverse learners, supporting their progression, and contributing to curriculum enhancement.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days).
• Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection.
• Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
• Our commitment to training and development.
• Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access.
• We are accredited Living Wage Employer.

Closing Date: Midnight, 15 March 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.