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To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on a fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.
Western Sydney University’s Academic Decasualisation Program
Opportunity to be part of a sector leading program
Western 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.
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.
About the School of Nursing and Midwifery
Nursing 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 5,000 students, including 1,300 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).
About the Role
Join the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University as an Associate Lecturer, Nursing and become a key player in an inspiring academic environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact through:
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.
These are full-time, ongoing positions commencing from January 2025. These positions are based at either Western’s Parramatta South or Liverpool Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
Eligibility
Successful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period and must provide evidence at the time of application that they:
Candidates must submit evidence of the above requirements and any evidence they have of successful teaching results, such as Student Feedback on Teaching survey outcomes, at the time of application.
Please review the position description for further information, including the selection criteria.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!
Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,218 to $108,997 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading), subject to a 2.9% salary increase effective from October 2024.
Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Leeanne Heaton, Deputy Dean, via email l.heaton@westernsydney.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Tiana Woodward, Recruitment Advisor, via email t.woodward@westernsydney.edu.au
Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 29th September 2024
Interviews: Interviews are likely to be scheduled between Monday 21st October and Thursday 24th October 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility: You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
How to Apply:
You MUST use the attached CV/Resume template with your application. In addition to your resume and cover letter, you are required to submit evidence of your eligibility as per the criteria above and address the selection criteria in your application.
Information on the Academic Decasualisation program and preparing for interviews is available via the following link: Academic Decasualisation Program
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
If you require assistance in using the System, please email recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au or phone the Recruitment Helpline on (02) 9852 5422. Please note, we do not accept applications for roles to the recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au email.
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