• Western Sydney University’s Academic Decasualisation Program
• Full-Time, Ongoing Appointment commencing from January 2025
• Remuneration: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation & Leave Loading
• Based at Western’s Parramatta South Campus

Opportunity to be part of a sector leading program

Western Sydney University has established a sector-leading program to strengthen career pathways for casual academic staff by creating the equivalent of 150 full time positions by 1 March 2025. The WSU decasualisation program will play a significant role in reducing the level of insecure work in the Australian higher education sector.

With this in mind, the University is looking to recruit candidates it can invest in and develop over the long term, including training over the confirmation period to support candidates to retain stable, ongoing employment.

Successful candidates will undertake teaching, while also having the opportunity to develop a research portfolio and contribute to the University through governance activities at the School and/or University level.

About the School of Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery are rewarding professions that provide career opportunities in clinical, academic and business environments and challenge graduates to define and identify their own boundaries and horizons. Our School is a national leader in nursing and midwifery education, research and scholarship, with one of the largest undergraduate pre-registration nursing degree programs in Australia. We have over 5,000 students, including 1,300 international students across four campuses and despite our size we provide individual attention in our teaching and learning activities.

The School is highly ranked internationally, ranking in the top 50 in QS World University Rankings for Nursing with research strengths in acute and complex care, ageing and aged care, health education and workforce, oral health, mental health; and women’s, children’s and family health.

The School takes pride in educating students in an environment that is contemporary and adapted to a rapidly evolving world. Our programs include preregistration nursing and midwifery degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level, honours, postgraduate coursework (Masters) and higher degree research programs (PhD).

About the Role

Join the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University as an Associate Lecturer and become a key player in an inspiring academic environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact through:

• Teaching: Develop, design, and deliver innovative and engaging teaching materials for tutorials, demonstrations, and workshops. Inspire and educate the next generation with your creative approach to teaching.
• Research: Dive into meaningful research and share your insights through publications and presentations. Your capacity for scholarly research will open new horizons and allow you to make a tangible impact in your academic discipline. Explore, innovate, and contribute to groundbreaking developments in your field.
• Connections: Engage with our dynamic academic community and build lasting relationships. Collaborate with colleagues who share your passion for knowledge and discovery. Your experience in industry and community engagement will enrich these connections, extending your impact beyond the classroom and into the broader community.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a high level of energy and commitment to further developing a research profile that is fresh and relevant to the particular discipline.

This is a full-time, ongoing position commencing from January 2025. This position is based at either Western’s Parramatta South Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.

Eligibility

Successful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period and must provide evidence at the time of application that they:

• have been engaged as a casual academic for at least 2 teaching sessions within the previous 2 years at an Australian Higher Education institution; and
• as a minimum, hold an Honours degree or demonstrated substantial completion towards completion of a higher qualification; and
• have not previously held an ongoing position with an Australian Higher Education provider in the previous 3 years.

Candidates must submit evidence of the above requirements and any evidence they have of successful teaching results, such as Student Feedback on Teaching survey outcomes, at the time of application.

Please review the position description for further information, including the selection criteria.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,218 to $108,997 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading), subject to a 2.9% salary increase effective from October 2024.

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Leeanne Heaton, Deputy Dean, via email l.heaton@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 22nd September 2024

Interviews: Interviews are likely to be scheduled between Monday 14th and Thursday 17th October 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility

You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

How to Apply

You MUST use the attached CV/Resume template with your application. In addition to your resume and cover letter, you are required to submit evidence of your eligibility as per the criteria above and address the selection criteria in your application.

Information on the Academic Decasualisation program and preparing for interviews is available via the following link: Academic Decasualisation Program

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted. Previous applicants need not apply.