Ref 5007/23 Associate Lecturer, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery

• Western Sydney University Eligible Applicants Only
• Academic Level A
• 2x Full-time appointments based at Campbelltown or Hawkesbury Campus

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ONLY

Ref 5007/23 Associate Lecturer, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery

• Academic Level A
• Ongoing position
• 2 x Full-Time appointments
• Campbelltown or Hawkesbury Campus

Opportunity to be part of a sector leading programWestern Sydney University has established a sector-leading program to strengthen career pathways for casual academic staff by creating the equivalent of 150 full time positions by 1 March 2025. The WSU decasualisation program will play a significant role in reducing the level of insecure work in the Australian higher education sector.

With this in mind, the University is looking to recruit candidates it can invest in and develop over the long term, including training over the confirmation period to support candidates to retain stable, ongoing employment. On that basis, the University is looking for candidates who have full time working rights until at least 1 March 2025, in place at the time of application.

Successful candidates will undertake teaching, while also having the opportunity to develop a research portfolio and contribute to the University through governance activities at the School and/or University level. 

EligibilitySuccessful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period and must provide evidence at the time of application that they:

• have been engaged as a casual academic for at least 2 teaching sessions within the previous 2 years at an Australian Higher Education institution; and
• hold or have submitted all requirements for a PhD or other relevant Level 10 AQF qualification; and
• have not previously held an ongoing position with an Australian Higher Education provider in the previous 3 years; and
• are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or have full time working rights until at least 1 March 2025, in place at the time of application.

School of Nursing and MidwiferyNursing and Midwifery are rewarding professions that provide career opportunities in clinical, academic and business environments and challenge graduates to define and identify their own boundaries and horizons. Our School is a national leader in Nursing and Midwifery education, research and scholarship, with one of the largest undergraduate pre-registration nursing degree programs in Australia. We have over 4,500 students, including 700 international students across four campuses and despite our size we provide individual attention in our teaching and learning activities.

The School is highly ranked internationally, ranking in the top 50 in QS World University Rankings for Nursing with research strengths in acute and complex care, ageing and aged care, health education and workforce, oral health, mental health; and women’s, children’s and family health.

The School takes pride in educating students in an environment that is contemporary and adapted to a rapidly evolving world.

Our programs include preregistration Nursing and Midwifery degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level, honours, postgraduate coursework (Masters) and higher degree research programs (PhD).

The RoleThe School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking to appoint Nursing academics with demonstrated engagement, innovation and commitment to nursing education.

You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Division 1 Registered Nurse in Australia and have expertise and experience in nurse education in university-based programs. You will be expected to engage in research, maintain your professional associations and remain relevant in industry.

A substantial part of the role involves teaching, including the development, design and delivery of innovative and engaging teaching materials. You will also be allocated time to develop your research portfolio and have the opportunity to be mentored in your research by Senior academic staff within the University. In addition, you will be expected to participate in administrative and governance related activities.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a high level of energy and commitment to further developing a research profile that is fresh and relevant to the particular discipline. 

This is a full-time, ongoing appointment commencing in 2024.

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $103,304 to $124,808 per annum (comprising Salary of $87,293 to $105,464 per annum, plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries: Please contact the Recruitment Team via ***************@westernsydney.edu.au.

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 24 September 2023.

Working Rights in Australia – Eligibility: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note:

• You MUST use the attached CV/Resume template with your application.
• Interviews are likely to be scheduled between Monday 9 and Friday 13 October 2023.

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