Ref 1193/24 Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery

• Full-time ongoing position based at Parramatta South Campus
• Remuneration: $135,528 to $159,922 p.a. including Super & Leave Loading
• Working at WSU means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!

Full-time ongoing position
Parramatta South Campus

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. The University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, and as a research leader, over 85 per cent of the University’s assessed research is rated at ‘World Standard’ or above.

About the Role
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking a forward thinking, dynamic and innovative scholar to take on an academic role within the Midwifery discipline at Lecturer level.

The appointee will require current and relevant experience as a Registered Midwife and possess a demonstrated commitment to midwifery education. The School currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate preregistration programs in midwifery and the successful appointee will play a major role in teaching within these programs

Skills, Experience and Qualifications
You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Registered Midwife in Australia and have expertise and experience in midwifery education in university-based programs.

You will have outstanding skills and qualities in research and education delivery with a focus on quality teaching, curriculum development and student engagement, playing a major role in teaching within the undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery programs.

You must have recently completed a PhD qualification or be in advanced stage of completion of a PhD in Midwifery or a related area, as well as relevant experience.

The successful applicant will be based on the Parramatta campus, but to fulfil the role they may be required to travel to other campuses of the university.
 
Remuneration Package: Academic Level B $135,528 to $159,922 p.a. (comprising Salary of $114,523 to $135,230 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

For further information, please refer to the attached position description.

Culture 
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing. 

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• Work from home up to 2 days per week 
• 17% super contributions

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Associate Professor Leeanne Heaton, Deputy Dean via email

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected] 

Closing Date: 8:30pm on Sunday 17 March 2024 

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility: 
You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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