Job No: 667908

Location: Clayton or Peninsula campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $169,553 - $186,788 pa Level D (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Achieve at one of the top 10 nursing schools in the world
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
• Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative community

The Opportunity

Monash Nursing and Midwifery (MNM) is seeking an outstanding candidate to join a dynamic and high-achieving team. The successful candidate will capitalise and build on existing educational and research strengths and be a strong member of a committed team of academics within MNM. 

As an Associate Professor, you will provide outstanding educational opportunities to our students and, as part of the Monash Nursing and Midwifery team, contribute to growing collaborative research to place MNM at the forefront of translational research internationally. 

The Department

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, is the largest faculty at Monash University and offers the most comprehensive suite of professional health training in Victoria. Monash is a leading provider of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery education in Victoria and has a world-class reputation, consistently ranked in the Top 20 Globally in the QS World University Rankings for Nursing (ranked 15th in 2023) and consistently ranked in the Top 40 Globally in the ARWU for Nursing (ranked equal 3rd in 2023).

One of the largest schools for the education of Nurses and Midwives in Australia, Monash Nursing and Midwifery (MNM) offers courses at two Monash campuses – Clayton and Peninsula. The school comprises approximately 3000 students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate courses using a range of delivery modes. Monash Nursing and Midwifery offers high-quality tertiary degrees in a vibrant and supportive learning environment to prepare students for a rewarding nursing career. Monash Nursing and Midwifery aim to build on the existing capacity to lead innovative nursing curricula and modes of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Provide strong leadership and strategic direction within MNM, collaborating with senior leadership to drive our mission forward
• Research Excellence: Contribute to and lead high-impact research projects. Mentor early career researchers and supervise research students
• Education: Deliver and develop world-class undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery programs
• Collaborative Growth: Foster and grow collaborative research to position MNM at the forefront of translational research globally
• Professional Engagement: Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to advance MNM's goals

Based at the Clayton or Peninsula campus, the successful candidate will hold current registration as a nurse and/or midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing and progressive school which has continually advanced since inception. The successful applicant will provide academic leadership in both the research and educational endeavours of MNM and will contribute to the school through both professional and administrative activities and engagement with key internal and external stakeholders.

The Benefits

Monash offers a range of professional development programs, support for research, generous parental leave, salary packaging and flexible work arrangements.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. 

To Apply

Your application must address the key selection criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs".

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: For any inquiries please contact Professor Julia Morphet, med-sonm.hos@monash.edu, +61 3 9904 4032

Position Description: Associate Professor – Monash Nursing and Midwifery

Applications Close: Wednesday 18 September 2024, 11:55pm AEST