Job Description

 

• Make a significant contribution to nursing education as a Lecturer in Nursing (Social Sciences)
• Full time continuing role at Camperdown Campus
• Base Salary Level B from $118,390 to $140,586 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #1 in Australia and #14 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in nursing research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care for individuals both locally and globally. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. Our dedicated academic staff are committed to fostering a learning environment that nurtures students to become global citizens in health and wellbeing. We integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally. Our students gain practical, hands-on experience in dedicated clinical simulation facilities on the Westmead Campus and in the Susan Wakil Health Building on the Camperdown Campus.

Sydney Nursing School offers a supportive and collegial environment with many opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and diverse and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are willing to embrace our vision and are interested in driving forward our strategy for continuously improving our research impact, student experience, and a respectful, collaborative, culturally safe and person-centred workplace culture are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking to employ a suitably qualified Lecturer in Nursing (Social Sciences) who is a talented educator with a passion for and demonstrated excellence in education and research related to nursing and healthcare underpinned by behavioural and social dimensions of health.

Our goal is to ensure our students become advocates to speak out on matters of social injustice in health, and the incumbent will have a keen awareness of the social determinants of health and be able to instil this into student learning. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to high quality teaching and learning practices, curriculum design and evaluation at pre-registration, honours and post-registration levels. The successful applicant will also be required to assume academic administration and school leadership responsibilities. In joining the School you will be become part of an inclusive team of researchers and teachers and will be supported to achieve your personal research and teaching goals.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence in the social, behavioural and humanities aspects of health and nursing
• engage in high quality teaching and learning experiences in the social, behavioural and humanities aspects of health and nursing at pre-registration, honours and post-registration levels
• inform and contribute to the teaching of interpersonal communication in nursing and healthcare
• design, coordinate and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student needs and meet accredited curriculum requirements, and contribute to the innovative design, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing curricula
• continue to develop your research profile by undertaking original research within the discipline or area of your expertise
• undertake Higher Degree Research supervision as appropriate
• contribute to the research, education and administration activities of the school and faculty as relevant to the role.

About you

• Registered nurse with AHPRA
• postgraduate qualification in nursing, higher education or related field
• PhD in an academic field relevant to nursing
• have a strong understanding or lived experience in minority communities and the impact of poverty and racism on health and be able to convey this as an educator to students and/or strong understanding of health systems
• a strong understanding of communication strategies informed by behavioural and/or social sciences
• a deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in and development of effective and contemporary pedagogical practices that engage students in developing critical understanding and application of nursing practice
• demonstrated success in designing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector
• demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively across a range of media and forums
• experience in teaching and delivering curricula to nurses and/or other health professionals
• a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions and stakeholders experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
• a developing national profile with evidence in high quality publications and applications for competitive research grants.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.

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