Lecturer, Nursing (ECDF)

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed Term position available for 2 years

• Salary Academic Level B ($105,548- $125,341) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Bundoora West campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role
The Lecturer, Early Career Development Fellow (ECDF) is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in the Discipline of Nursing. More specifically, you will be responsible for undertaking teaching activities using a range of delivery modes including simulated learning, face-to-face, blended or online learning as pedagogically appropriate for our undergraduate and Masters programs. You will work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in your subject area or specialisation. You will also be responsible for course coordination.

As the ECDF you will have performed casual teaching work for an Australian University during the past three years and have not been employed on a continuing basis at an Australian University. You will have obtained your PhD or have made substantial progress towards your PhD or be assessed as having equivalent experience.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Casual teaching in an Australian university within the last three years and have not been employed on a continuing basis at an Australian university.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, using a range of delivery modes including blended and online delivery, and the ability to produce high-quality curriculum or program materials.

• Ability to undertake course coordination role.

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students, especially on issues related to effective learning.

• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.

• An ability to supervise research projects and an interest in supervising PhD students is desirable.

• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Evidence of teaching and research expertise in Acute Care Nursing.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic Clusters (Allied Health, Applied Health, and Biomedical Sciences).  Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across ten disciplines: Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Exercise Science, Human Biosciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Pharmacy and Psychology.  Many of our programs include Work Integrated Learning as an intrinsic part of student learning, both through placements in partner industries and through the University’s student led Health Sciences Clinic located at Bundoora.

The School’s research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science, complementary and alternative medicine, medical physiology, microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences, and above world standard in psychology, public health & health service and medical & health sciences.   We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with cross-cutting themes of: Indigenous Health, Exercise & Nutrition, Ageing in Health & Disease, and Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Prognostics. Research within the School is supported by modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment as well as a significant number of national and international partners.

Details of the School can be found at:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/health-and-biomedical-sciences

To Apply 

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link above.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.

Position Description – Lecturer, Nursing (ECDF)

Applications close on Sunday 21 January 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Please be aware that due to the University holiday period, there may be delays in the recruitment process for this role. Our recruitment team will be out of office until 2 January 2024, and unable to respond to enquiries. All applications will be thoroughly reviewed, but please be advised that updates and further recruitment steps will only commence from mid-January. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

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Applications Close:
21 Jan 2024 11.59 pm

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