AddressCurtin University is pleased to invite applications for an exciting Teaching Academic position within the School of Nursing. This position is available on a part-time (0.5 FTE or above) or full-time basis.
About this Opportunity
The School of Nursing is seeking to enhance its capacity and leadership in midwifery through the appointment of a Continuing Academic at Lecturer (ALB) level, who will undertake teaching. You will need to be passionate about delivering high-quality, modern, innovative and competitive teaching and scholarship, and about how that teaching, and scholarship informs quality education, and advocates for equity and excellence in midwifery education.
We are currently seeking:
- Lecturer (Midwifery)
About us: The School of Nursing at Curtin University is the longest-established school of nursing in the Australian university sector. From the time it opened 50 years ago, the school has been a key part of the University’s drive to be a leader in health sciences education and research. The school delivers undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas ranging from diabetes and critical care, to child health and midwifery.
For more information about our School, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/health-sciences/curtin-school-of-nursing/
Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes a gym, day-care centre, a medical centre, art gallery, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.
- Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings.
- Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts.
- Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
- Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
- Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad
Join us!
To apply, please include a cover letter, CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted within the Academic Role Statement or below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. Please note that responses to the Selection Criteria should be 2 - 4 pages max.
Essential Criteria
- A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
- Proven high-level teaching skills with a demonstrated reflective and collaborative approach to teaching and an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary schools.
- Experience in curriculum development and unit/course coordination.
- Experience in research and/or in the scholarship of learning and teaching (ALB).
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students, staff and the educational community with cross-cultural sensitivity.
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Applicants from all Australian Higher Education Institute are welcome to apply.
**** Curtin will prioritise current or former sessional academic candidates as part of this program aims to transition work performed by casual academic employees to ongoing roles, and to increase opportunities for casual academics to secure ongoing employment with Curtin.
To be eligible to participate in this program, applicants need to:
- Be open to continuing employment (0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE).
- Be a Teaching Academic with experience teaching at least two terms in the last two years within higher education in Australia.
- Have been awarded or submitted a PhD (if a PhD is required for the position).
Applications close:Monday, 8 July 2024, at 10:00 pm AWST
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on *************@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
