Lecturer Level B (Bioscience), School of Nursing and Midwifery

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of the largest of schools within the Heath Group and Griffith University. Our School has a strong international reputation, and we are committed to the global development of Nursing and Midwifery practice, theory and research in positive and visionary ways.

The School is currently recruiting for a Lecturer to primarily teach within Biosciences for Nursing and Midwifery students. This role will contribute to the successful teaching of undergraduate (primarily) and postgraduate programs which includes initiating and developing course material where appropriate.

The position is primarily teaching focused, where you will undertake teaching, course and/or program coordination and curriculum development. The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated expertise, and teaching experience. You will also undertake research or scholarship in your area of expertise while supervising Honours and research higher degree students.    

This is a continuing, full time position and will be primarily based at both the Griffith University Gold Coast & Logan campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $108,298 - $128,608 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $126,708- $150,471 per annum.

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

The successful applicant will also have:

• demonstrated experience teaching Biosciences for Nurses and Midwives,
• unrestricted registration and license to practise as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (highly desirable),
• possess a PhD or enrolment in a PhD, with a track record and commitment to teaching excellence (highly regarded),
• success in attracting research grant funding and a track record of publishing high quality papers,
• experience in curriculum design, development and course coordination.

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
• Opportunities for internal mobility.
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Marion Tower, Deputy Head of School Learning & Teaching on ********@griffith.edu.au.
For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4*** and quote reference number REF5104E.

Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.