Education Programme Specialist in Nursing
- Belval, Esch an der Alzette
- Freiberuflich
- Vollzeit
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.The Department of Life Sciences and Medicine(DLSM) is part of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University of Luxembourg. DLSM is coordinating all teaching programmes in the life sciences, medicine, nursing and midwifery. Research at the department integrate basic and translational, molecular and computational approaches with a focus on cancer biology, as well as clinical research projects in human health and disease.The DLSM cooperates with the national health care centres and with leading international biomedical research institutions. The University of Luxembourg has set a strategic focus on medicine and health and is actively developing the training and research areas in these domains, creating exceptional opportunities in medical and biomedical initiatives.Your roleIn 2023, the University launched four bachelor programmes in specialized nursing sciences in the fields of surgery, anaesthesia/resuscitation, paediatrics, and mental health. A fifth programme ‘Bachelor of Nursing in General Care’ started in September 2024, while two more bachelor programmes – Midwifery and radiographer/clinical imaging - are set to commence in September 2025. These programmes are organized by combining theoretical training as well as simulations using the latest technology with practical training in hospitals, outpatient clinics and care centres, in collaboration with various institutions in the country and abroad.In this context, the University is recruiting one Education Programme Specialist in nursing.Your responsibilities:The Education Programme Specialist will be attached to the University on a full-time basis. S/he will have to report to the Directors of the Programs and contribute directly development and the excellence of the new Bachelors’ of Science in Nursing.Education programme development: Contribute to the development, revision and updating of the bachelor programmes to meet state-of-the-art requirements and to incorporate modern teaching approaches and techniques. Support the establishment of the course schedules and the teaching programme in close contact with the Director of the study, the study program administrators and the project officers. Analyse needs for change and advise on initiatives and programme objectives.Education programme implementation: Teach specific topics in the programme according to his/her expertise and contribute to the production of supporting material and online content. Contribute to course preparation and evaluation of courses/programmes. Contribute to partnerships and the establishment of trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.The holder should therefore have teaching and programme development experience and ideally clinical experience in nursing.For more information, Prof. Dr. Marie Friedel, inf. Ph.D. ( )Your profileThe ideal candidate hired by the University is a teacher and programme specialist who meets the following criteria:
- Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, preferentially with specific expertise in one of the following areas: surgery, anaesthesia/resuscitation, paediatrics, or mental health.
- Master’s degree (or equivalent by work experience) in nursing or public health,
- A min of 2 years of clinical experience in nursing is required
- Experience in nursing education, including theoretical and practical teaching.
- Connections to nursing education programmes and/or departments in universities abroad
- Collaboration or membership with European nursing societies
- Linguistic capacities: English and French fluent; German would be an added value
- Soft skills: team player, integrity, reliability
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
- Detailed curriculum vitae, including periods of absence from work (or where the effect has been equivalent to absence), including family leave and career breaks
- Cover letter
- Record of teaching experience and education programme development and implementation, including but not limited to:
- List of teaching activities during the last 5 (five) years
- Short description of the tasks in development and implementation of teaching programmes in nursing
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Education programme specialist
- Job Reference: UOL07624