Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

The medical sciences department are seeking an experienced diagnostic radiographer/ academic to join the diagnostic radiography team. We deliver a range of excellent undergraduate, apprenticeship and postgraduate programmes. The BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography programme is delivered at our Lancaster and Carlisle campuses, and contribution to both will be required. This post is full time fixed term and applications from those wanting part time hours will also be considered. A qualification in image reporting would be desirable but not essential. 

Informal Enquiries: Elaine Wilkinson | Principal Lecturer in Medical Sciences | e: elaine.wilkinson@cumbria.ac.uk | t: 01228 242955

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

The University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Lecturer in Nursing to join our dynamic academic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and student success to contribute to the development of the next generation of nursing professionals.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, leading modules and programmes, supporting innovative curriculum development, and contributing to the Faculty's research, scholarship, and enterprise activities. You will be committed to providing an outstanding student experience and advancing excellence in nursing education.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of nursing programmes while supporting student achievement, professional development, and widening participation. You will take a leadership role within designated areas, which might include module leadership and course leadership responsibilities.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, practice partners, and professional bodies to ensure our programmes remain innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape.

As a senior lecturer in nursing, you will:

• Design, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes.
• Lead modules, cohorts or programmes as required, ensuring an excellent student experience and effective resolution of student issues.
• Supervise student projects, dissertations and practice learning experiences, providing timely feedback and academic support.
• Contribute to curriculum development, validation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide leadership and coordination within programme teams, supporting the delivery of modules and courses to the highest standards.
• Mentor and support colleagues, participate in peer review activities and contribute to the strategic development of programmes and student recruitment initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professional services staff to ensure students' academic and pastoral needs are met.
• Engage in research, scholarship and pedagogic innovation to enhance teaching and professional practice.
• Develop and disseminate scholarly and research outputs through publications, presentations and professional networks.
• Establish and develop external partnerships and collaborative opportunities that enhance educational provision, professional engagement and the Faculty's strategic objectives 
• Act as a personal tutor and provide academic and pastoral guidance to support student wellbeing, progression and achievement.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes equality, diversity and student engagement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with healthcare partners, professional bodies, external examiners and other stakeholders.
• Support placement provision, outreach activities, student recruitment and widening participation initiatives.
• Maintain specialist knowledge and professional credibility within nursing practice and education, using innovative approaches to inspire and engage learners.

Informal Enquiries: Sophie Ray | Head of Nursing and Midwifery | Sophie.Ray@cumbria.ac.uk or Ann Hollings-Tennant | Principal Lecturer | Ann.Hollings-Tennant@cumbria.ac.uk

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £44,746 with incremental progression to £56,535

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lecturer in Children's Nursing to join our dynamic academic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and student success to contribute to the development of the next generation of nursing professionals. As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching in a range of settings including lectures, seminars and skills sessions
• Contribute to module leadership and curriculum development
• Support students through academic supervision, assessment and pastoral care
• Supervise student projects and practice learning where appropriate
• Contribute to scholarly activity and the development of evidence-informed teaching
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare partners
• Participate in recruitment activities such as open days and applicant interviews
• You will play an important role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires students and prepares them for contemporary nursing practice.

You will be a registrant with the NMC in Children's Nursing and be passionate about nursing education and committed to delivering an excellent student experience.

You will be expected to actively engage with professional research/knowledge exchange and scholarship to support teaching activities and extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship and research to teaching. As well as the requisite academic and technical skills, the post holder will be required to evidence their ability to work as part of a team demonstrating skills in project and time management and a passion for teaching and learning.

Although desirable, prior experience of teaching in higher education is not essential. For those new to HE teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education. 

At the University of Cumbria, our values of being Personal, Progressive and Engaged shape everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive and where diverse perspectives are welcomed.

Academic staff are expected to achieve Advance HE Fellowship within three years of appointment if not already held.

Informal Enquiries: Ann Hollings-Tennant | Principal Lecturer | Ann.Hollings-Tennant@cumbria.ac.uk

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.  

Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Midwifery to join our academic team, to be based at our Lancaster campus but working across our campuses. This is an exciting opportunity to support the education of future midwives while contributing to innovative midwifery programmes that respond to the needs of healthcare services and communities.

You will contribute to teaching and learning across a range of programmes including BSc (Hons) Midwifery and BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship. Working collaboratively with colleagues and practice partners, you will help deliver high-quality teaching, support students’ professional development and contribute to curriculum innovation.

As a Lecturer in Midwifery, you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching in a range of settings including lectures, seminars and skills sessions
• Act as a module leader and support curriculum development
• Support student through the roles of Academic Assessor and Personal Tutor
• Supervise student projects where appropriate
• Contribute to scholarly activity and the development of evidence-informed teaching
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare partners
• Participate in recruitment activities such as open days and applicant interviews
• Play an important role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires students and prepares them for contemporary midwifery practice.

Informal Enquiries: Sophie Ray - Head of Nursing and Midwifery, Lead Midwife for Education - sophie.ray@cumbria.ac.uk 

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join the Academic Technical Services team, supporting Faculty of Health colleagues with delivery of simulation based education and clinical skills sessions at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe, organised and effective lab environments while providing support to other technical and academic colleagues.

Main responsibilities would include:

• Daily support and set up of the practical elements of programme delivery, involving a range of clinical simulation equipment;
• Demonstrating good teamwork and collaboration with other members of the Faculty technical team, to ensure effective management of any clinical spaces;
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements of equipment and substances hazardous to health (COSHH).  

This role would ideally suit someone with technical experience within higher education or a school or college environment, but applications are welcome from individuals of all backgrounds.  

For details on the skills required, please refer to the job description below.

Informal Enquiries: Dan Walker | Lead Technician | daniel.walker@cumbria.ac.uk | Mobile: 07484 577651

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. 

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,909 with incremental progression to £26,093