School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Academic Level B - $111,139 - $131,857 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation Full-time, ongoing appointment (new position) The School of Health (SOH) Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health! Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.
The Opportunity Join our team, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences in our Midwifery Programs. You'll drive exceptional graduate outcomes, lead curriculum delivery, and may also support the professional work-integrated learning portfolio, helping to shape the future of midwifery education.
You will: contribute to learning and teaching practices within the midwifery discipline; supervise honours students and HDR candidates; conduct "practitioner research" into learning and teaching and communicate the outcomes of that research; proactively contribute to successful grant applications, particularly external competitive grants; contribute to governance, coordination of, and participation in the school capacity-building activities, and activities that contribute to the student experience. About you: Our ideal candidate will have strong midwifery subject matter expertise and a foundation in pedagogical principles. You will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching and learning, with a student-centered approach that emphasises innovative and engaging methods. You'll be skilled in implementing effective instructional strategies that enhance student learning outcomes while creating a supportive learning environment that fosters discipline and positivity. Additionally, you will design fair and relevant assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement. With adaptability and flexibility, you will respond to diverse learning needs and adjust your teaching methods based on student feedback and emerging educational trends. You are committed to continuous professional development, actively seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge through workshops, conferences, and research to remain current in the field.
You will possess: completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field; registration as a midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); proven track record as an effective teacher, the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching; sound and established track record of research activity commensurate with the level of the position; membership and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups; evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic. Desirable experience undertaking academic administrative functions, e.g. course coordination, within a University; postgraduate qualifications in higher education. UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at or call. Position Description:7186 Lecturer in Midwifery LB Applications for this position close midnight, Monday, 2 December 2024.
Your completed application must include:
a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description. Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
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Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Associate Professor Terri DownerDiscipline Lead, MidwiferyTelephone: Email:
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