The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

About the role

Our team has an outstanding record of teaching excellence and student satisfaction: Law courses are ranked 1st in the UK for teaching quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026), student experience, and research quality (Times and Sunday Times 2025), and 1st in the North East for teaching and student satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025; Complete University Guide 2024).

Our LLB Law course also achieved 100% positivity scores for learning resources and for how well the course develops students’ knowledge and skills for the future (National Student Survey 2024).

The Law School plays a key role in the University’s strategic vision for growth, innovation, and global engagement. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that reflect the evolving legal profession and the needs of modern learners.

Our programmes are designed to be inclusive, career-focused, and rooted in real-world practice. We offer students hands-on experience through clinical legal education, mooting, and close links with the legal profession. Through initiatives like our award-winning Law Clinic and SQE courses, we equip graduates with the skills and confidence to thrive in legal practice, policy, and beyond. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to challenge, reflect, and lead. Situated in a vibrant and welcoming city, Sunderland Law School is building a strong reputation for academic excellence, community impact, and graduate success—both in the UK and internationally.

What you can bring

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in Law, holding a PhD with sufficient breadth, depth, and experience of specialist legal knowledge to deliver high-quality teaching across core LLB Law subjects and/or SQE modules.

The candidate will demonstrate recent experience of teaching Law at university level and the ability to lead undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules, ensuring academic standards and an excellent student learning experience. Joining the Faculty provides the opportunity to contribute to this award-winning and research-active community with strong links to professional practice.
What we can offer you

Why join us?

At the University of Sunderland, 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:

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need.

Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.

Closing date: Monday 18 May (23:59 GMT)

For informal enquiries, please contact Associate Professor Pardis Tehrani, Associate Head of School - pardis.tehrani@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 May 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £38,786 to £46,049

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. 

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as: 

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)

• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing brings together a variety of disciplines with more than 250 academic staff encompassing Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Biosciences, Nursing, Public & Allied Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology. The Sciences Complex, featuring leading edge laboratory, clinical and CPD resources, offers a superb learning environment for students and a setting for enhanced engagement with healthcare professional and industrial partners. We offer not only state of the art facilities but also have healthcare experts and industry leading companies integrated into the very heart of programme delivery. This combination of academic, healthcare professional and industrial interaction offers the most up to date training possible for our students.

Your next opportunity

To assist us in the further development of our vision for teaching, research and external engagement in the pharmaceutical sciences and related areas, an exciting opportunity has arisen as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and will support the continual development and delivery of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ensuring excellence in student experience both on campus and off campus underpinned and supported by the highest standards of pedagogic practice.

This post provides the opportunity to contribute to the provision of excellent academic practice in pharmacology, therapeutics and related areas to deliver fully integrated curricula contributing to vertical and horizontal curriculum integration, ensuring progressive development from foundational pharmacological mechanisms to advanced therapeutic application. You will be involved in the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in pharmacology and therapeutics across undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development programmes, in line with GPhC standards. You will develop and implement innovative, evidence-based pedagogical approaches, integrating theory with practice, simulation, case studies, and experiential learning in pharmacy practice environments enabling students to apply pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic guidelines, benefit–risk assessment, and medicines optimisation principles in patient-centred contexts.

You will be expected to pursue independent research, develop collaborations within the University and the wider academic and industrial community, disseminate research findings and attract research income.

Is this you?

To be considered for this post, it is desirable for the successful candidate to have an MPharm or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy, a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant subject area, have registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) additionally with annotation as an Independent Prescriber and hold a Higher Education teaching qualification.

The successful candidate will be an engaging educator with experience of developing, supporting and delivering teaching, learning and assessment (including of GPhC regulated programmes) within the Higher Education environment and have demonstrable experience of conducting research in pharmacology, therapeutics, clinical pharmacy, or pharmacy education.

Why join us?

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: 

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays! 
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are. 
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars. 
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts. 
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

Closing date: Sunday 31st May (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact:
 Dr Keith Holden, Associate Head of School (Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development) or Dr Adrian Moore (Head of School, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences).

keith.holden@sunderland.ac.uk 

adrian.moore@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,756 to £58,228

Department / Programme: Academic Operations (MNursing)

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Contract Type: Permanent 

Salary Range: £55,557 to £60,366

Closing Date: 6 May 2026, we reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applications.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced NMC-registered nurse and academic leader to join the University of Sunderland in London as a Senior Lecturer / Programme Manager (MNursing). 

This role combines programme leadership, teaching excellence, and operational management, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, NMC-approved nursing programme. You will lead a multidisciplinary academic team, drive student success, and contribute to continuous curriculum enhancement in a non‑traditional, fast‑paced higher education environment.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Requirements

About Us

We are based in London in Canary Wharf and deliver innovative, career‑focused programmes to a diverse student community. We operate a non‑traditional academic model with multiple intakes and year‑round delivery.

What we offer

How to apply

Please apply via our e‑recruitment platform.

For an informal discussion, contact: Alwin Puthenpurakal, Associate Head of Pre & Post registration Nursing and Public Health via alwin.puthenpurakal@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £55,557 to £60,366 per annum

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. 

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as: 

• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Within Biosciences, our Healthcare Science programmes are hugely successful, and a growing subject area in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing at the University. A multi-million new investment in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment alongside high-quality teaching contribute to the success of our healthcare programmes and student satisfaction and future employment opportunities.

Your next opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer in Audiology, you will demonstrate expertise in your profession and be able to demonstrate your commitment to educating undergraduate Audiology students. As well as your practice expertise you will be able to demonstrate leadership alongside excellent organisational, inter-personal, and communication skills.

Is this you?

You will possess an excellent understanding of healthcare science, research and evidence-informed, sustainable practice. You should demonstrate a clear vision for research and knowledge-exchange activities, as well as a commitment towards employability and continued professional development. The ability to provide research leadership and engagement with relevant internal and external agencies, at regional, national and international level, that enhance the research profile of the department, will also be welcomed.

Applications for this challenging and exciting role are welcome from those who are an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or Academy of Healthcare Science registrant.

Why join us?

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: 

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

Closing date: Sunday 3^rd May 2026 (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact:
Christopher Cox - Associate Head of School for Bioscience (Acting)

c.cox@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 03 May 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,756 to £58,228