Senior Nursing Educator & Academic Leader

Candid Jobs; Dunedin; Remote; NZD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Otago Polytechnic is seeking a Principal Lecturer to lead across the School of Nursing, guiding teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly activity. The role covers Bachelor of Nursing and NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing, with emphasis on learner success and staff capability.

You will provide academic leadership, foster external partnerships, and support innovative assessment practices while mentoring colleagues and sustaining quality assurance in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Extensive and current nursing experience with recognised expertise in a specialist area of nursing practice.
• A completed Master's qualification.
• A recognised tertiary teaching qualification.
• Extensive tertiary teaching experience and a demonstrated record of excellence in facilitating learning.
• Evidence of academic leadership, programme development and quality assurance experience.
• A demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, professional leadership and/or consultancy appropriate for a Principal Lecturer appointment.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advancing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pasifika and disabled learners.
• Advanced digital capability and experience using technology-enhanced learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Providing academic leadership across nursing programmes and contributing to programme quality and continuous improvement.
• Leading the design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning experiences using face-to-face, blended and online delivery approaches.
• Leading curriculum development, programme review and the implementation of innovative teaching and assessment methodologies.
• Guiding and mentoring academic staff, including teaching observations, professional development and support of scholarly activities.
• Providing leadership in assessment design, moderation and academic quality assurance processes.
• Supporting learner success through effective supervision, pastoral care and culturally responsive practice.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry, health sector partners, professional organisations and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrating leadership in professional practice, consultancy and/or service to the profession and wider community.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Tertiary teaching qualification

RN with Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Otago Polytechnic is seeking a Principal Lecturer to lead across the School of Nursing, guiding teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly activity. The role covers Bachelor of Nursing and NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing, with emphasis on learner success and staff capability.

You will provide academic leadership, foster external partnerships, and support innovative assessment practices while mentoring colleagues and sustaining quality assurance in a dynamic learning environment.