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 #20 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in healthcare 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.
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 a suitably qualified full-time academic at the level of Senior Lecturer with expertise in teaching and research in health. You will make a significant contribution to leading and delivering high-quality teaching and innovative learning practices in research knowledge and skills, and evidence translation in pre-registration and postgraduate academic (nursing) programs, and to research in your own health-related field.

• build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to healthcare research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in relation to healthcare
• establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university
• conduct independent and collaborative research, including publishing in high quality peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and applying for external research funding
• design, coordinate and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student learning and meet accredited curriculum requirements, and contribute to the innovative design, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the areas of health research and evidence translation in healthcare
• provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school/faculty
• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda
• provide mentorship and academic support to students, and contribute to the coordination of teaching activities within the discipline
• participate in academic administration, school meetings, and initiatives aligned with the faculty and University’s strategic priorities
• contribute to a collegial and inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence in research and teaching