Lecturer - Nursing
Job no: 0063836
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences
Salary: Academic B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro-rata for part time employees) plus 17% super
Coordinate and enhance teaching in chronic health and cancer subjects for entry to practice and postgraduate nursing programs, contributing to curriculum development and the scholarship of learning and teaching.
Lead nursing education at The University of Melbourne, enhancing postgraduate programs through innovative, evidence-based teaching of science based subjects.
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The position, located within the Department of Nursing at The University of Melbourne, focuses on teaching excellence and enhancing the student experience through evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include coordinating bioscience and clinical practice subjects across postgraduate nursing programs, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting simulation design and delivery. The appointee will also advance the scholarship of learning and teaching, holding a national profile as a leader in nursing education and promoting inter-professional learning and practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Make a significant contribution to the development of curriculum and delivery of educational programs using online and blended modes of delivery in nursing practice
- Identification of appropriate approaches to teaching through analysis of learning needs of students
- Demonstrate a proactive reflexive teaching practice through seeking guidance from senior teaching staff and student feedback
- Apply contemporary pedagogical insights to teaching practice, including those specific to the discipline of nursing
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, effectively managing time and coordinating multiple tasks while demonstrating the faculty values of respect, accountability, compassion, collaboration and teamwork, and integrity in interactions with students and key stakeholders.
You will also have:
- A masters degree in nursing and recent clinical experience working in nursing
- A completed or close to completed PhD in nursing or health related discipline
- Experienced in delivering nursing award programs, curriculum design and development, creating assessment materials, course evaluation, and program coordination in nursing practice.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Nursing
The Department of Nursing at The University of Melbourne is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing the education and practice of nursing through innovative clinical practice and practice-based research. The philosophy of nursing at The University of Melbourne is that clinical practice and practice-based research are integral to the educational preparation of all nurses at all levels of professional practice.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to the University of Melbourne careers page.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
Advertised: 30 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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Work type: Continuing
Campus: Parkville
Category: Academic
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$119,231 - $141,581 (Level B)
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