Provide strategic leadership within Nursing including developing inter-disciplinary and cross collaboration activities within the Institute.
• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Mt Helen, Berwick or Gippsland Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Academic Level E - $203,919 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation
Position closing date: 24/11/2024
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Nursing Academic with passion for leading and driving initiatives in a growing University. As the Professor, Nursing and Head of Discipline you will be responsible for strategic leadership within the Institute and you will also represent the Discipline internally and with industry and professional bodies to ensure discipline activities are recognised both nationally and/or internationally. This is also an exceptional opportunity for high performing Associate Professor, looking for your opportunity to step into a Professorial role. The nursing discipline has around 50 Academic staff and it constitutes the largest discipline at Federation University Australia. The nursing leadership at the University consists of the Head of Discipline supported by four Associate Heads of Disciplines who hold several portfolios pertinent to the running of the discipline.
You will:
* provide academic leadership and managerial decision-making in Nursing;
* provide leadership for the development, implementation and monitoring of student retention and success strategies;
* foster meaningful partnerships with industry, government, and community groups; and
* lead, develop and maintain an international research profile, contributing to the growth of the Institute through research and teaching.
About you
To be considered for this position, you will have demonstrated:
* an outstanding international scholarly reputation including an outstanding record of research publications in refereed international journals in Nursing;
* experience in establishing, leading and managing research groups;
* extensive leadership and management experience, including a strong record of supervising Doctoral students to completion;
* strong industry connections with industry, government and community groups in Nursing; and
* ability to travel between Victorian campuses regularly.
All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday, 24 November 2024.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to key selection criteria.
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