- Come join the new Department of Nursing
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- Academic Level D with 17% super and attractive staff benefits
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available in the School of Health Sciences for a passionate and innovative leader to join us in the position of Associate Professor, Nursing.
As an Associate Professor in Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing education, innovation and research. You will provide leadership in research, teaching, and innovation within the Department of Nursing. Your contributions will help steer the strategic direction of the department and the school, working closely with the Chair of Department, Dean, teams of academic, and support staff
You will lead and innovate in research, teaching, and related activities. You will be part of designing and delivering engaging, industry-relevant curriculum across various modes, mentor junior staff, and leading the department in its development. The role includes contributing to high-level research, publishing in quality journals, securing research funding, and supervising higher degree research students. Additionally, you will provide academic leadership, course accreditation, and build relationships with stakeholders to enhance the department's reputation and impact.
We welcome applications from individuals who are dedicated to making a significant impact in both research, innovation and teaching in nursing and health sciences at Swinburne.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- A strong national and developing international reputation with a demonstrated track record in research and publications to a high level in areas within or closely related to Nursing
- Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, including a record of co-ordination, teaching and curriculum development in Nursing
- Demonstrated commitment to innovative education, including blended learning formats, online teaching, the use of a variety of visual and digital/innovative formats
- Advanced knowledge in Nursing
- Demonstrated academic leadership ability
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
- A doctoral qualification in Nursing or a closely related discipline
- Holding or being eligible for AHPRA registration as a Nurse
- A teaching qualification (preferable)
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (preferable)
- Leadership credentials and/or experience (preferable)
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au
Applications Close: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 at 5:00pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
