Clinical Associate Lecturer In Midwifery

Description:

• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

• Part-time (80%), fixed-term position until end of 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $80,448 - $107,104 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our St Lucia campus with some travel to the Mater Hospital for clinical teaching as required

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Clinical Associate Lecturer in Midwifery to undertake and develop their clinical teaching, clinical research, and service and engagement. You will be guided and supported by more senior academic staff with the expectation of an increasing degree of autonomy over time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop an emerging teaching profile, develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, provide academic counselling and advice, and adhere to university teaching rules.

• Research: Produce quality research outputs, participate in research funding applications, collaborate on joint clinical research projects, contribute to transfer of knowledge, develop an emerging research project, and utilise best practice research methodologies.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise and mentor students as appropriate, manage research support staff as required, provide performance feedback and training, and resolving conflicts as they arise.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a clinical academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

• Completion of an advanced professional qualification or Higher Degree by Research in Midwifery.

• An emerging profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research in the discipline area.

• Industry knowledge and experience in a general or specialist capacity.

• Evidence of quality clinical teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate (as appropriate) and/or professional entry level and collaboration in course coordination.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and strong contributions towards external activities that foster links within the profession within the relevant specialty.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia, education check, AHPRA registration, and mandatory immunisations.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Lauren Kearney at Lauren.Kearney@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter with responses to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50320). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 13th May 2025.