Lecturer, Nursing

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Geelong – Waurn Ponds
Categories:Education, Health

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and Fixed term for 2 years
• Level B $108,804 – $128,689 + 17% Superannuation

Deakin campuses sit on Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri, and Eastern Maar Countries, and the University acknowledges , values and deeply respects its connection with the Traditional Custodians and Elders past and present of these lands and waterways. Deakin is the most popular university destination in Victoria for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and has a rich history of supporting the ambitions of First Nations students, including through the NIKERI Institute (formerly the Institute of Koorie Education).   

The Lecturer, Nursing will lead unit teaching teams in undergraduate (UG) programs to improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area. The Lecturer may lead and research activities and is expected to engage collaboratively to develop novel research outcomes. 

Can you independently make a contribution to the Institute’s teaching and program development in a culturally inclusive way that recognises the primacy of Indigenous Knowledge Systems?

Do you have a passion for scholarly learning and teaching and a keen interest in exploring and building on new areas of research and researcher development to have real-world impact?

As a Lecturer in Nursing you will:

Education and Employability

• Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level that are flexible and student centred. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices, and connecting students to appropriate and accessible support services where appropriate.
• Develop effective assessment tasks and rubrics at unit level that include First Nations pedagogies.
• Work collaboratively with unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Provide clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes.

Research and Innovation

• Support, and may lead, applications for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts.
• Build a national reputation, based on a growing, focused body of work recognised for quality, excellence and impact and a growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners that contributes to the Institute’s teaching and learning community.
• Communicates outputs to discipline(s) and the community and ensure impact of academic activity in the field and the community.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse.
• Degree with Honours or Degree in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and Health (nursing) and willingness to enrol in Master or PhD to be Australian Qualification Framework compliant.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively, including the requirement for culturally appropriate ways in which to negotiate, consult and teach Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ on matters relevant to the delivery of education and health services.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG, including innovative curriculum design
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, students, and external partners.

Here’s how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jessamy Gleeson (Director, NIKERI Institute) via email [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD – Level-B_Nursing_NIKERI – 549651.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday the 14th of February, 2024

Successful applicants will need to comply with vaccination mandates imposed by the relevant state/territory government. Applicants who attend third-party sites to undertake University activities will also be required to comply with any other directions or requirements in place at the third-party location.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised:31 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:14 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time