Overview
Professor/Discipline Lead of Nursing (Teaching & Research) role at UNSW. This is a full-time professorial appointment based in Australia.
* Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)
* Duration: Continuing Professorial appointment, plus Discipline lead will be for an initial 3-year term
* Remuneration: $237,784 base, plus Discipline lead allowance (+ 17% Super, Leave Loading)
* Location: Health Translation Hub, UNSW Kensington, Sydney
UNSW Medicine & Health is an international leader in learning, teaching and research, co-located with several of Australia’s hospitals, medical research institutes and health care organisations. It is an exciting time to join the Faculty with our new Strategy Progress in Health for all and the opening of the Health Translation Hub in November 2025.
School of Population Health
The School of Population Health (SPH) at UNSW is internationally recognised as a leader in public health and health systems education and research. The School delivers high quality education in public and global health, and health leadership and management, with research strengths across infectious diseases and immunisation, health services and implementation research, and global health. SPH aims to inform policy and governance in health systems through cross-disciplinary research with academia and industry. The School works with communities to improve health in Australia, the region and globally, with a focus on equity, diversity and social justice. SPH collaborates with research centres and institutes throughout UNSW Medicine & Health. The School is co-located in the Randwick Precinct’s flagship Health Translation Hub, working with groups such as the International Centre for Future Health Systems (ICFHS) and the George Institute.
Role and Responsibilities
This position will lead and advance outstanding nursing education and research at national and international levels. As Professor and Discipline Lead, Nursing, you will:
* Lead the development, delivery and enhancement of high-quality nursing education for the Faculty.
* Foster strong research partnerships and advance UNSW’s reputation through interdisciplinary research in health systems and nursing.
* Ensure alignment with national priorities, workforce needs, and UNSW’s Progress for All strategy.
* Report to the Head of School, Population Health.
Key Skills And Experience Required
* A PhD in Nursing or related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
* Evidence of academic excellence in nursing education and research, with a national/international profile.
* Registered Nurse eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
* Experience with curriculum accreditation and alignment with NMBA and TEQSA standards.
* Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
* Demonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
* Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.
Full details can be found in the position description.
Benefits And Culture
* 17% Superannuation and leave loading
* Flexible working
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
* Access to lifelong learning and career development
* Progressive HR practices
How To Apply
Please click on APPLY NOW to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description is attached to the advert on Jobs UNSW.
Contact: Professor James Wood – Head of School, Population Health
E: james.wood@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 21st September before 11.30pm, Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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