Associate Dean Teaching and Learning (School of Nursing and Midwifery)

• Significant Nursing and Midwifery academic leadership role (concurrent 3+ years)
• Concurrent continuing Associate Professor or Professorial appointment
• Lead strategic visioning and innovation in nursing and midwifery education

ASSOCIATE DEAN (TEACHING AND LEARNING) 
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
ALEVD OR ALEVE
ONGOING, FULL-TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Overview
We are seeking an experienced academic Nursing and Midwifery  leader at the Associate Professor or Professor level, with a passion for innovation in learning and teaching to join our energetic, forward-thinking team on our Joondalup Campus located in Perth, Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to make a difference at ECU through innovation in research, teaching and learning.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is at the cutting-edge of nurse education and research. We graduate the most registered nurses in Western Australia, as well as provide a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs of study which prepare students for positions in the nursing and midwifery professions. The School also undertakes research at a level above world standard, with our work being cited 1 ½ times more than the world average in collaboration with our well-established health care partnerships.

If successful, you will be appointed to a continuing academic position as Professor or Associate Professor within the School. You will serve an initial term of three years as Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning). The role will involve a commitment of between 3 and 4 days’ a week with the remainder of time devoted to research and scholarship.

The successful applicant: 

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
• Will have completed a PhD,
• Will have completed qualifications in education and/or can demonstrate educational experience within a tertiary or clinical practice setting;
• Will have undertaken research related activities within a tertiary education or clinical practice setting; and
• Will demonstrate a sound professional and academic track record in nursing.

Formal mentorship will be provided to the successful applicant. 

You will also be required to demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

The School acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples’ continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. 

At ECU we are committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to ensure we have a workforce that reflects our communities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Benefits & Remuneration
The successful applicant will be appointed to a full-time, continuing position as either Associate Professor or Professor (depending on prior level of achievement). The concurrent fixed-term role of Associate Dean Teaching and Learning (initial term of three years) will attract additional remuneration. A generous relocation allowance is available to enable a successful applicant to move from elsewhere in Australia to Perth. ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Your application
Your application is in three parts. The first part is a statement (maximum 4 pages) that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role of Associate Dean Teaching and Learning and the difference you will make to the School in this role. You should highlight key examples of your experience and expertise, enabling the selection committee to assess your application against the criteria above.

The second part is a statement (maximum 1 page) that addresses the ongoing contribution you will make as a senior academic at professorial level and how you see yourself within the School’s array of disciplines and research programs.

The third part is a detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of the key academic leadership roles you have held or hold currently.

Contact
Interested applicants are encouraged to call Professor Karen Strickland, Executive Dean 0449071780 or email [email protected] for more information about this exciting opportunity including details of the role and the support and development opportunities which are available.

Closing Date: 
Applications close on Friday 9th December 2022 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS AND AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY. INTERSTATE RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE.

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ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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