Associate Professor, Nursing

20 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

18 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Play a key role in the academic leadership team for the School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Foster excellence in teaching and research within the discipline of Nursing
• Full Time, Continuing
• Remuneration at Academic Level D  

About the position

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a long and proud history as one of the oldest tertiary nursing schools in Australia. We offer education programs in nursing and midwifery that foster lifelong learning including undergraduate, postgraduate, research higher degrees and continuing professional development programs.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has immersed its curricula and research within a range of clinical contexts. An essential element is the establishment of Clinical Schools based at Alfred Health, Austin Health, Northern Health and Melbourne Health networks. The Clinical Schools enable students direct access to expert clinicians and clinical services, provide a rich environment for clinically relevant research and practice change and facilitate opportunities for staff to engage with clinical practice.   The School has a long established national and international reputation in nursing and midwifery research and education, and the Clinical Schools provide opportunities for educational innovations, including simulation and clinician facilitated student supervision.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, as a Level D Academic you will have demonstrated expertise in contemporary nursing research, academic leadership and student/staff supervision.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide research leadership and make a significant contribution to the research reputation of the School/University, including research resulting in publications in high impact national and international journals and acquisition of competitive external research funding, as well as academic leadership and staff/student supervision.

Duties at this level will include:

• Developing, teaching and coordinating subjects and courses that engage and motivate students whilst providing high quality learning experiences.
• Leading development, design and review of curriculum and/or programs of study.
• Encouraging intellectual development and career aspirations of students.
• Leading scholarship of learning and teaching and disciplinary teaching pedagogy and research.
• Conducting and leading outstanding innovative and high impact research with resulting publication.
• Participating in discipline-based mentoring and coaching of junior colleagues to develop their teaching and research knowledge and performance.
• Building partnerships with potential domestic and international partners.

Skills and knowledge required for this position:

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession, as appropriate for the relevant discipline area.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effectiveness and leadership in curriculum development and teaching with a proven commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of effective contributions to leadership and management at department, school or university levels.
• Strong record of publications, including in leading international journals and/or invited international presentations.
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated capacity to manage and mentor other teaching and research staff.

Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site childcare facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 18th February, 2024

Position Enquiries: Professor Lisa McKenna, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9479 5868

Recruitment Enquiries:  Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email [email protected] , Phone: (03) 9479 5191

Position Description below:

 PD-Associate Professor, Nursing.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume; and
• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description

Please scroll down to apply.

We’d love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn:

School of Nursing and Midwifery: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73864260

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Postal Code

Melbourne

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/363650/associate-professor…

Contact

City

Melbourne

STATUS: EXPIRED