- Part-Time (0.6FTE), Fixed-Term until 27th May 2025
- Competitive Salary including 17% Superannuation
- Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
Purpose
The School of Nursing and Midwifery (SNM) Clinical Academic Coordinator (CAC) leads the clinical placement activities and contributes to scholarly activities within the school.
The Clinical Academic Coordinator has primary responsibility for the coordination and monitoring of the School of Nursing and Midwifery clinical placement experience for undergraduate students.
The CAC will work closely with SNM Course Coordinators to ensure optimum quality clinical placement providers are sourced and organised to maintain and strengthen placement opportunities and promote continuity of learning for students.
About the position
A Level B academic with a teaching focussed appointment will work without the need for close supervision and is expected to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach and support students as they learn. In addition, a teaching focussed academic will support the administrative functions of the nursing and/or midwifery disciplines as well as undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in their designated role, discipline or professional field.
A teaching focussed academic is expected to demonstrate teaching excellence in keeping with the La Trobe Teaching Excellence Principles and maintain a track record of excellence as evidenced by Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) surveys, peer-feedback on teaching and through other evidence-based measures, where applicable.
Further, a level B teaching focussed academic will co-ordinate and/or lead the activities of other staff, relevant to the Clinical Academic Coordinator role, and as appropriate to learning and teaching in the disciplines.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A PhD degree (working towards, or equivalent accreditation or standing) in nursing and/or midwifery recognised by the University/professions as appropriate for the discipline and role.
- Current or recent participation in clinical nursing practice and/or clinical teaching environments.
- Evidence of innovation and initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience in a learning and teaching and/or clinical teaching environment, and the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport, positively influence and effectively engage with a range of stakeholders in complex problem solving and negotiation.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with and contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in support of curriculum delivery and evaluation.
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff, students and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Highly organised, solution-focussed, sound capabilities in complex problem solving, demonstrated ability to prioritise competing tasks and make decisions in dynamic work
Please refer to the Position Description and Role Statement for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday, 24th March 2024
Position Enquiries: Jenny Davis, Associate Dean, Domestic Partnerships
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Please note: This La Trobe University Level B Teaching Focused Position Description has been adapted to align with the role of Clinical Academic Coordinator and must be read in conjunction with the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SNM) Clinical Academic Coordinator Role Statement.
Position Description below:
PD - Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Academic Coordinator - Lecturer (Teaching Focused).pdf
School of Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Academic Coordinator Role Statement:
LTU Role Statement SNM Clinical Academic Coordinator.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each bullet point in the "Skills and knowledge required for the position" which is located in the position description.
Please scroll down to apply.
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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.
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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