Academic Sessional (Nursing)

Job Description

• Making a positive impact on the lives of our students 
• Utilise your experience in the field to influence the future education leaders
• Be part of the first Australian university to use a ‘block’ model of learning.

About Us:

At Victoria University, we are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture that supports the provision of advice to current and future students. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.  One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role:

Seeking expression of interest from candidates to join Victoria University’s Academic Sessional Talent Pool to teach within our Bachelor of Nursing degree within VU's First Year College®.

As a Sessional Academic you will have the opportunity to teach within our VU First Year College®, who offer a unique learning experience designed specifically for first year students. VU’s First Year College® is looking to increase their pool of qualified people to teach into our Bachelor Nursing degree.

You must hold current nursing registration and a Masters in a relevant discipline; evidence of substantial and current knowledge of discipline/field of study.

You will engage in our renowned VU Block Model®, where one unit is taught at a time. This allows you to teach in small groups and provides you with an opportunity to engage with and get to know your students. Each appointment will be for a block of 4 weeks of teaching (typically 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, over 4 weeks) and provides you with an opportunity to teach at any particular time. 

The Academic Sessional hourly rates and conditions of employment will apply as per the Victoria University Enterprise Agreement 2019. Click here  for the applicable and current Academic Sessional hourly rates. 

About You:

You will be someone with energy who is innovative, progressive, resilient, and collaborative in the way you work. You will be an excellent communicator who collaborates well with others across the College and the University. 

How to Apply: 
To apply, please click on the Apply Now button.

Your Application Must Include:

• A cover letter, including your current availability
• Your current curriculum vitae/resume
• Evidence of applicable qualifications/membership.

Applications close: Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST). 

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and well-being of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership level.