Vacancy I.D.: 040864 - Expert by Experience Assistant Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing & Health Care (Part Time Pro Rata) Contract: Part-time (10 hours) Pro Rata Fixed Term Contract on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade of Assistant Lecturer is €47,572- €64,372 p.a. (rates effective 01/06/2026). The Department of Nursing and Health Care at South East Technological University (SETU) invites applications from a dynamic and committed individual to join our Mental Health and Nursing teams. This role reflects the Department's strong commitment to inclusive education and the meaningful integration of lived experience within the education of future health and social care professionals. The successful candidate will contribute across a range of programmes by bringing perspectives informed by lived experience of enduring mental health challenges. Through collaboration and co-delivery with academic staff, the postholder will help enhance students' understanding of recovery-oriented practice, promote empathy and person-centred care, and support the ongoing effort to reduce stigma associated with mental health difficulties. This position provides an important opportunity to influence the development of future healthcare professionals by contributing to teaching, discussion, and learning activities that value lived experience as an essential component of professional education. The role aligns with the evolving requirements of contemporary nursing and healthcare curricula, which emphasise partnership, inclusion, and the voices of those with lived experience in shaping education and practice. The successful candidate will work on a part-time basis across both semesters, contributing to teaching and learning activities within relevant programmes in collaboration with the academic team. SETU is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and welcomes applicants who are passionate about supporting the development of compassionate, reflective, and socially responsive healthcare professionals. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU
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