Associate Lecturer

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) seeks an Associate Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery to contribute to teaching, research and engagement across nursing disciplines. The role is education-focused and involves online and on-campus delivery of lectures, tutorials and clinical lab sessions, with active participation in committees.

Successful candidates will hold a recognised nursing qualification and current AHPRA registration, with clinical and/or academic experience in nursing

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing qualification and current registration as a nurse with AHPRA.
• Relevant and recent clinical and/or academic experience in nursing.
• Experience in conducting educational activities and knowledge of contemporary teaching approaches in higher education.
• High level interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Excellent time management and ability to plan, organise and achieve goals.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach, develop content and mark nursing subjects.
• Deliver online and/or face-to-face lectures, tutorials and clinical sessions.
• Develop high-quality assessment items aligned with learning outcomes.
• Engage with students and staff using online and on-campus approaches.
• Participate in committees, working groups and engagement activities.
• Pursue scholarly and professional development activities related to learning and teaching.

Skills

Nursing registration

Clinical experience

Educational activities

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Role

The School of Nursing and Midwifery are recruiting for an Associate Lecturer to contribute to the achievement of the strategic goals of the school, faculty and university with respect to teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and engagement and partnership activities relevant to nursing.

This is an education focused position and plays a critical role in the delivery of teaching and teaching-related activities in the Discipline of Nursing. The successful candidate will be expected to (but is not limited to):

• Integrate the UTS teaching and learning strategies and initiatives into teaching and learning activities to achieve the goals of the UTS 2030 Strategy.
• Teach, develop content and mark into a range of clinical and theoretical nursing subjects.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality, relevant and pedagogically sound assessment items that align with course intended learning outcomes, subject objectives and graduate attributes.
• Prepare and deliver online and/or face-to-face lectures, tutorials and/or clinical laboratory sessions, simulations, and/or workshops, using a range of contemporary technologies and modalities.
• Provide timely engagement and consultation with students and staff using both online and face-to-face approaches.
• Engage in a process of continuous quality improvement, including the use of student feedback and peer review to improve student outcomes.
• Engage in scholarly and professional development activities related to learning and teaching; and participate in relevant research activities.
• Attend and actively participate in School and Faculty committees, working groups and other engagement activities.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate in your application:

• Recognised nursing qualification and current registration as a nurse with AHPRA (relevant postgraduate qualification will be desirable).
• Relevant and recent clinical and/or academic experience in nursing.
• Experience in conducting educational (teaching and learning) activities, and knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning approaches in higher education.
• High level interpersonal skills and an ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, students, and industry partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills; and the ability to plan, organise and achieve work goals.
• Willingness to commit to the University’s Strategies including an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Refer to the attached Position Statement for a full listing of the selection criteria and the role responsibilities.

Base Salary Range: $97,955 to $119,303 per annum pro rata (Academic Level A)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis. A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite (to deliver scheduled teaching and other on campus duties as required) at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus with some remote working.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.