Lecturer in Midwifery, Staffordshire University

About the role 

At the School of Health, Education, Policing & Science at University of Staffordshire we have an exciting portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a strong history of nursing, midwifery and nursing associate education. We are keen to recruit a Lecturer in Midwifery to provide maternity cover until 31st August 2026 supporting our midwifery provision. You will be joining a well-established team with a wealth of experience both clinically and academically. The school is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and a great place to develop a distinctive academic portfolio. Whilst this position is fixed-term full time, consideration will be given to applications for part-time hours or job share arrangements.

Main Responsibilities 

In addition to developing and delivering outstanding teaching and learning you will have the opportunity to develop your own academic skillset, and contribute towards our ambitious research and enterprise goals. Within this community you will have the opportunity to grow academically while working with a team of dedicated professionals. You will get the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who will support and encourage your career development. As a member of academic staff you will have the opportunity to work at our Centre for Health Innovation in Stafford in one of the UK’s foremost simulation and ‘simmersive’ teaching and learning environments. 

We are looking for an experienced candidate who has demonstrable excellent subject knowledge in midwifery, with a passion to teach and shape the next generation of clinicians.

Additional Desirable skills:

•    Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings.

•    Teaching in a Higher Education setting

•    Experience of research and writing for publication.

Contact For Informal Discussion

Should you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Natalie Dodge. Head of Department for Nursing and Midwifery, for an informal discussion - [email protected]

Closing Date: 08 Jan 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 Per Annum (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)