Lecturer in Paramedic Science & Out of Hospital Care

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries.

We’re proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026) and we are first in the North-east for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). With top-quality facilities, an inclusive culture, and a vibrant, ever-changing city, Sunderland is an exciting place to learn and work.

The University is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

Join us at the University of Sunderland and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of education. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a vibrant, supportive environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care has been established within the School of Nursing & Health Sciences for a number of years and continues to go from strength to strength. The role will involve theoretical and practical teaching across all three years of the programme, supported by experienced academics and the extended university team.

We offer an outstanding learning environment with simulated ambulance, ward spaces, the Living Lab, state of the art equipment, along with award winning library and student support. Opportunities for personal development are outstanding and include the Helen McArdle Research Institute which uniquely enables all academics to engage with practice research.

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate, proactive, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table. If you love working with others, solving challenges, and making a difference, you’ll fit right in.

The key skills required for the role are:

• Ability to effectively support the delivery and continual development of undergraduate Paramedic students and related activities
• Excellent clinical knowledge generally across the Paramedic/healthcare profession and the potential to offer unique specialist skills would be welcomed
• Academic teaching experience is not necessary but teaching within the practice arena would be beneficial

Your skills and experience will help us deliver outstanding results for our students, colleagues, and partners. Whether it’s your creativity, technical know-how, or leadership ability, we value what makes you unique.

Individuals carry out a range of duties and have responsibility taken from the following. Whilst it is not anticipated that all the activities listed below will be covered by one individual, it is expected that over time all individuals will make a balanced contribution to the core areas of academic activity (teaching and learning and research and innovation).

• Academic Practice
• Communication
• Managing Students
• Academic Student Support
• Initiative, Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Planning and Managing Resources

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Generous annual leave
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  Benefit from a generous holiday package totalling 49 days, combining 36 days of annual leave, 5 festive closure days, and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Award-winning staff networks
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  Connect, share, and grow in an inclusive community.
• Lifestyle benefits
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  Discounts on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well-being
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  Access to private medical insurance, health plans, and fitness discounts.
• Professional development
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  Opportunities to learn, progress, and achieve your goals.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4th March (23.59 GMT).

Please note that applications are only accepted via the University of Sunderland's job portal, we do not accept CVs as part of the process.

For any further information, please contact Mark Willis - Associate Head of School/Principal Lecturer (Paramedic Practice)