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Associate Professor Childrens Nursing
Salary- £59,135 - £68,523 per annum
Full time/Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a forward‑thinking Associate Professor in Children’s Nursing to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this academic portfolio at NTU
The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of a new and innovative children’s nursing curricula across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will have a strong vision for contemporary research informed children’s nursing education that is centred on the needs of children, young people, and their families.
As a member of the senior leadership team in the Institute of Health and Allied Professions, you will also provide leadership across the nursing portfolio including line managing and mentoring academic staff across different fields of nursing. Your leadership will help drive excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment in nursing ensuring our graduates are fully prepared for professional practice in dynamic health and social care settings.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of scholarship, research‑informed teaching, and professional impact within children’s nursing. You will contribute to advancing the discipline through scholarly activity, publication, and the development of external partnerships. You will make a substantial and strategic contribution to shaping an ambitious and high quality learning experience for students across the nursing professions at NTU.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.
Interview Date: W/c23rd March 2026
About Us
The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is recognised nationally and internationally for delivering theoretically informed and applied research. We foster a culture that values the diversity of all our communities and publicises and celebrates excellence in all we do.
We maintain a vibrant and inclusive learning and teaching environment that is grounded in scholarship, research, and professional practice.
Our Institute of Health and Allied Professions develops collaborative and innovative education and research in health, aiming to make a positive contribution to improving health for all. We provide pre-registration education for Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Nursing alongside Public Health and a diverse continuing professional development portfolio.
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We also offer:
- 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
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Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
