Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Nursing (Diabetes Education)

Deakin University; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 117,684 - 139,191; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous parental leave

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Nursing specifically for Diabetes Education. The role is based in Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements. Candidates should hold a PhD and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board. The position includes responsibilities in teaching, research, and curriculum development. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs.
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs.
• Conduct high-quality research and scholarship.
• Integrate industry and clinical practice into course design.

Skills

Registered nurse

Research and scholarship

Curriculum design

Innovative teaching

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Advanced qualifications in Diabetes education

Job description

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Nursing (Diabetes Education)

Join to apply for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Nursing (Diabetes Education) role at Deakin University.

Location: Based at Geelong Waterfront Campus or Melbourne Burwood Campus with hybrid work arrangements. Employment type: Full-time and continuing. Salary: Level B $117,684 - $139,191 or Level C $143,490 - $165,001 + 17% Superannuation.

Who are we? Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, with 61,000 students across campuses including Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and online. We’re a progressive university delivering high student satisfaction and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities. The Faculty of Health drives innovation in teaching, learning, research and social impact. We’re seeking a Senior Lecturer to lead as Course Director for the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education, leading the unit and course teaching teams in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

As a Lecturer, Nursing you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes
• Initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area
• Engage collaboratively to develop novel research outcomes
• Maintain deep discipline knowledge which informs course and unit design
• Build a national reputation, based on a growing, focused body of work recognised for quality, excellence and impact and a growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners

To be successful you’ll have:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse
• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience in Diabetes education
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding
• Ability to contribute to communities through research

As a Senior Lecturer, Nursing you will:

• Lead unit and course teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to improve the student learning experience and outcomes
• Lead growing, increasingly productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs
• Integrate industry, clinical and/or research practice into unit/course design and lead development and/or adoption of new innovation in curriculum design
• Make significant contribution to seeking funding for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and other activities

To be successful you’ll have:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse
• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in Diabetes education
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and research supervision
• Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in quality journals and exhibitions where relevant to the discipline
• Positive engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national standing of the discipline

How to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Lauren McTier (Deputy Head of School of Nursing) at [e-mail].

For a copy of the position descriptions: PD - Lecturer, Diabetes Education (Level B) - 576420.pdf; PD - Senior Lecturer, Diabetes Education (Level C) - 576420.pdf.

Applications close on Sunday the 14th of September at 11:55pm.

Why work with us? Deakin offers benefits such as flexible working arrangements, generous parental leave, opportunities for ongoing learning and development, and an inclusive culture to support work-life balance.

Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and genders.