• Increase RMITs expertise in Acute Care, Maternal and Child Health, or Indigenous Health
• Academic Level D to E (dependent on experience) - $142,437 - $183,478 + 17% super
• State-of-the-art facilities

Role & Responsibilities

As the Associate Professor / Professor, you will lead and foster excellence in the teaching and research efforts of the School, in the discipline of Nursing. You will work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team to build capability of staff, promote strong academic performance and provide high-level research leadership to foster a vibrant research culture.

You will also make a significant contribution to teaching and learning in the School with the aim of improving learning outcomes for students with specialist expertise in one of Acute Care, Maternal and Child Health or Indigenous Health. Furthermore, you will make a significant contribution to the planning and strategic direction of the School, taking on a major academic leadership role.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrate an ability to manage award program/s and lead program reviews, and coordinate, prepare and deliver coursework at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Expertise in utilising flexible learning options, innovation in learning and teaching, and demonstrated ways to engage diverse student populations
• Undertake teaching activities using a range of delivery modes including face-to-face, blended, simulated or online learning
• Demonstrate distinction at the national level and or internationally with a recognised research track record
• Experience leading teams and supervising research students
• PhD in relevant field and relevant clinical experience
• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check

Benefits

RMIT supports you with a range of financial and non-financial benefits. We recognise the diverse needs of our staff, so regardless of your situation, the range of staff benefits on offer provides something for everyone.

• Modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment
• Additional University holiday leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Be part of RMITs academic life and attend various events and workshops

About RMIT

• We were named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019.
• Exceeding our targets in our Reconciliation Action Plan for Bundyi Girri - an important step in our reconciliation journey.
• We achieved Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019.
• We were recognised as a top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility with the Australian Network on Disability.

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic Clusters (Allied Health, Applied Health, and Biomedical Sciences). We undertake teaching and research across ten disciplines: Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Exercise Science, Human Biosciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Pharmacy and Psychology. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/health-and-biomedical-sciences

The Discipline of Nursing offers programs that prepare students for employment in diverse and complex healthcare environments as the teaching is underpinned by a culture of academic excellence, innovative research, clinical practice and strong community partnerships.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Professor Jennifer Kelly, Associate Dean - Applied Health Cluster on 03 99257826.

To view the position description, please see below.

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Applications close on Sunday 1 September 2019.

Applicants must separately address the key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

This role will require satisfactory confirmation of a Working with Children Check.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.