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Full-Time | Continuing Academic Level B | $110,127 - $130,325 p.a. Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position DescriptionAbout the Role
A key member of the college of nursing and health sciences and working under routine supervision, the Lecturer -Teaching and Research, will contribute to quality research and/or evaluation endeavours, as well as contribute to the planning and delivery of topics within the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate Courses. This includes the development of teaching materials, organisation and delivery of lectures/tutorials, topic coordination, and other innovative teaching and learning strategies, examinations and placement education.
This lecturer is also responsible for:
Planning and delivering ethical, high quality and innovative research through activities such as quality publication, external grant acquisition, scholarship and presentation that aligns with the College’s areas of research strength. Delivering inspiring and innovative teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience and support students with academic and/or other challenges impeding their academic progress. Focusing and contributing to supervision of research student programs. Actively participating in college internal and external quality assurance and accreditation processes. Participating in high performing multi-disciplinary teams with an education and research focus and contribute to the development of a respectful, trusting and collaborative working environment.Please refer to the attached position description, for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.
About You
With evidence of excellence in high-quality teaching in a tertiary environment, you can also demonstrate a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area of strategic research focus, including evidence of sustained high‐quality publications with senior authorship contribution and attraction of external competitive grants.
Your excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, enable you to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and industry and is evident with your successful track record in supervision of honours and higher degree students.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
Relevant and extensive contemporary experience in Nursing. Hold and maintain a current membership/registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Nurse. Hold and maintain a current membership with a relevant professional association. Evidence of, or capacity to, undertake high quality teaching in a tertiary environment, including involvement in topic coordination and curriculum design. Experience in coordinating and/or leading the activities of other staff (desirable).You will also have completed a PhD, or equivalent qualification in Nursing or any one of the following:
Evidence of peer-reviewed independent research demonstrated to be of an equivalent standard in the discipline area. Evidence of professional standing, reputation and qualifications demonstrated to be of an equivalent standard in the discipline area. Completion of a higher degree at master’s level or substantial progress towards a doctoral degree in the discipline area.Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce StrategyPrescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description
For more information regarding this position, please contact Karleen Thornton
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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
06 Apr 2025
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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