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School of Health, UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie Level C, $144,979 - $167,068 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation Full-time, ongoing appointment The School of Health (SOH) Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health! Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come. The Opportunity As a Senior Clinical Practice Educator in Nutrition and Dietetics, you will lead the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of high-quality professional placement programs, with a particular focus on developing and strengthening UniSC’s nutrition and dietetics clinics. You will provide leadership and drive innovative placement models across internal and external settings, build capability among clinical educators and facilitators, and ensure robust systems are in place to support student success, progression, and assessment. You will develop new clinic opportunities and ensure high quality placement governance and supervisor education and training.  Working closely with the Discipline Lead, you will contribute to strategic improvements that enhance placement quality, efficiency, sustainability, and graduate readiness across nutrition and dietetics programs. You will also play a key role in expanding interprofessional learning opportunities across health disciplines, strengthening partnerships with hospitals, community services, private practice, and industry stakeholders. Through these relationships, you will help ensure students gain exposure to diverse clinical environments while contributing to service innovation and workforce development. Alongside your leadership in clinical education, you may also contribute to teaching, scholarship, research, and service activities aligned with your expertise and the strategic priorities of the University. For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health You will: lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of innovative nutrition and dietetics clinical placement programs across internal clinics and external partner sites; develop and maintain effective systems and approaches to enhance clinical educator and facilitator capability, support supervisor training, ensure quality supervision and assessment, and monitor student performance and progression; contribute to strategic improvements that enhance placement quality, enable efficiencies across programs, improve sustainability and strengthen graduate readiness; develop and strengthen industry, community, and health sector partnerships to expand placement and clinic opportunities and support high-quality placement governance; and contribute to interprofessional education, academic collaboration, and scholarship or research activities that advance clinical education practice and impact. About you You are an experienced clinical educator and dietetics professional with a strong track record in supporting high-quality student learning in diverse clinical and practice-based settings. You bring deep expertise in nutrition and dietetics practice, alongside a commitment to developing safe, effective, and innovative clinical placement experiences that prepare graduates for contemporary health workforce needs. You are a collaborative and influential leader who thrives in building capability in others, strengthening placement systems, and fostering strong relationships across health services, community organisations, and private practice settings. You are motivated by continuous improvement and are confident in leading change that enhances student learning outcomes, placement quality, and partner engagement. You will possess: A Masters or PhD qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing, or extensive (15+ years) clinical dietetics experience across acute, ambulatory and/or private practice settings; Recognition as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) or Advanced APD with Dietitians Australia; Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching or supervision, including student progression and assessment, across simulated, telehealth, internal, and external placement environments, Experience in professional placement quality improvement processes and/or governance Proven leadership in the coordination, development, or improvement of clinical education programs, professional placement systems or student-led clinic models; Strong relationships with professional bodies, industry, and community partners, with evidence of partnership development and collaboration; Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills that contribute to a positive, collegial, and high-performing academic environment; and A commitment to ongoing professional development in clinical education, scholarship, and higher education practice. Desirable Postgraduate qualification in education or higher education, or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE; Advanced APD status; Experience in private practice, primary care or multidisciplinary clinical service management and delivery; Evidence of recognition for excellence in clinical education, teaching, or scholarship. Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830. Position Description:  494409_Senior Clinical Practice Educator.pdf UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia. All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026.  Your completed application must include: a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description. Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Professor Fiona PellyDiscipline Lead, Nutrition & Dietetics – School of HealthEmail: fpelly@usc.edu.au Discover UniSC We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni. We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges. Our Culture & Benefits: Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. Modern teaching & research facilities. Professional development and career pathway opportunities. We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative. Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options. Salary packing options + 17% Super. EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

Ref.: 536374 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointments as Tenure-Track Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (several posts) in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 536374), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline; (ii) evidence of international recognition and a strong record of scholarship with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new research initiatives; (iii) a strong commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and (iv) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants. The appointees are expected to participate in teaching biomedical sciences subjects relevant to human health and diseases spanning basic biochemical, cellular and molecular biology to whole body organization and homeostasis, across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes including medical, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing and/or Chinese medicine. They will also be expected to establish an innovative and well-funded research group that is open to interdisciplinary collaboration. Research should be at the forefront of biology and medicine, spanning basic molecular and cellular processes, developmental and stem cell biology, cancer, body defence systems, neuroscience, bioinformatics and bioengineering. In the course of career development, the appointees are expected to make substantial contributions to the School’s strategic developments in academic and research collaborations locally, regionally and internationally. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 534083) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. including contact details for three referees, a one-paragraph biosketch and a summary of four most significant publications highlighting specific contributions to each on a single A4 page, and statements of research and teaching interests. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2026 or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF ADULT EDUCATION The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending on their qualifications and career stage. Further information on the University of Helsinki's tenure track system is available on the University website. The appointment is to begin on 1 January 2027. Job overview The position focuses on transformations of adult education. We are looking for candidates whose expertise strengthens research on adult education by providing novel theoretical and methodological approaches. An appointee is required to show experience in research on two of the following areas:  New forms of professional development or expertise Adult education policies and practices in national and global contexts Workplace learning and transformations in working life. The appointee is expected to build and lead active interaction with cooperative networks with decision-makers in private, public and/or third sector, and representatives of other stakeholders, and advance societal impact of research. The position is located in the General and Adult Education discipline.  Successful performance requires collaboration with domestic and international actors and experts in adult education, and active participation in obtaining external research funding. The position includes Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral level teaching and supervision in the areas mentioned above. The role includes administrative duties, and the appointee expected to contribute to public engagement.  The broadly oriented professorship in adult education strengthens the discipline as a whole and supports the renewal of its international, national and broader societal significance. It is an investment in the future of research and education at a time when adult education is playing an increasingly central role amidst multiple changes and crises. Qualification requirements and appointment criteria  Associate and assistant professors within the tenure track system must hold an applicable doctoral degree and be capable of conducting independent scholarly work, alongside the requisite teaching skills. Research relevant to the professorship’s field is considered an asset. In addition, the appointee must be capable and willing to promote their academic career through publications and other means, and develop teaching, learning and research in the field. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers not only research and teaching merits, but also success in securing external research funding and experience in domestic and international research projects.  Full professors must hold an applicable doctoral degree and possess advanced academic qualifications, experience in leading scholarly research, the requisite teaching skills and evidence of success in securing external research funding and international collaboration in their research field. Applicants must be able to deliver teaching based on top-level research and supervise theses. The position also requires academic leadership skills. The assessment of applicant qualifications considers both scholarly and teaching-related qualifications.  Scholarly qualifications encompass relevant publications and other academically valuable research results, success in securing external research funding, international research experience, as well as academic responsibilities and elected positions, and international relations. Teaching qualifications encompass teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning material, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills and participation in training doctoral researchers. Also considered are applicants’ leadership and interaction skills and their active contribution to the academic community and public engagement. In addition, the appointment committee will review applicants’ views on the development of research and teaching in the field. The assessment of shortlisted applicants will consider statements by external experts and interviews carried out by the appointment committee. The applications will be assessed comprehensively, with due regard to career stage. The University of Helsinki has signed the DORA Declaration and applies its principles to the assessment of applicants’ academic merits.  To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must have good proficiency in English. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish or Swedish, they are expected to acquire sufficient proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish within a reasonable time after being selected for the position. The University provides support for language learning. Read more about the language requirements. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Educational Sciences provides assistance in relocation.  What we offer The Faculty of Educational Sciences is a dynamic, inspiring and international working and studying environment that has invested in state-of-the-art research and teaching infrastructure. We encourage our staff to make bold and creative decisions while exercising high standards of ethical conduct in research, teaching and community relations.  The salary will be based on level 7 (assistant / associate professor) or levels 8-10 (professor) of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The annual gross salary of assistant/associate professor varies between 56,000 and 70,000 Euros and of full professor between 67,000 and 100,000 Euros depending on the appointee’s qualifications and previous experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.  The faculty’s administrative and technical staff, as well as expert colleagues will support the successful appointee in their role. The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and fitness services, professional development opportunities, as well as a first-class research and teaching environment and the conditions necessary for international cooperation. Read more about work at our university.  For international applicants we offer relocation services and support in settling-in, training and other events especially designed for our international staff members, a special UniBuddy-program and specialized support for spouses (HEI LIFE Spouse Network). Application instructions The application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current University employees must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal.  All application documents must be in English and submitted as a single PDF file, named as follows: llastname_professor_adulted. Link the PDF file to the relevant position in the recruitment system. Kindly see the instructions for the attached documents.  The application must be accompanied by the following documents:  A motivation letter or written application.  A researcher’s curriculum vitae in accordance with University guidelines (max. 10 pages, see instructions above) A numbered list of publications (in which ten publications most relevant to the position are indicated in bold font, see instructions above) A plan for advancing research and teaching in the field and a vision for the development of the applicant’s research and the research field in general (maximum of 2 pages)  A report on the applicant’s research activities (1–3 pages, including activity in academic communities, acquisition of research funding and international research).  Additionally we request applicants to fill out a separate report on their teaching qualifications via e-form Applicants are kindly asked to be prepared, after the closing of the application period and if requested by the faculty, to submit up to 10 publications of their choice to be reviewed by the external evaluators. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a demonstration of teaching skills.  Please note that the degree requirement must be met by the end of the application deadline. The application deadline is 11 August 2026 (23:59 EEST) Further information Further information on the position can obtained (3-22 June and 5-10 August) from the dean, professor Markku Jahnukainen (markku.jahnukainen@helsinki.fi) or professor Sami Paavola (sami.paavola@helsinki.fi) For enquiries about the recruitment process and for technical support for using the University’s electronic recruitment system, please contact HR Specialist Hector Nystedt (recruitment@helsinki.fi). Further information on careers and the tenure track system is available on our website.  Read more about working at the University of Helsinki. Support for international employees.  Why Finland  Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality and inexpensive childcare and free schooling (also in English), excellent family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki is in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. Why Finland is a great place to live and work. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers The internationally esteemed and highly successful Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki is Finland’s leading unit of research and teaching in Educational Sciences and Teacher Education. The Faculty of Educational Sciences conducts research related to human growth, development and learning. Our research encompasses the different stages of the human life cycle, from early childhood to school age, adulthood, professional life and ageing. Our research is targeted systematically at different levels of society and the education system, as well as more broadly at professional life and culture. Our research focuses on growth, development, learning and teaching in diverse environments, contexts and subjects, as well as on educational policies and practices, and the structures of the education system. We investigate the significance of education in the lives of individuals, society and social justice, and we analyse how our understanding of humanity, knowledge and educational cultures can change. The perspectives of our research are individual, collective and societal. Our strengths include a broad-based theoretical approach, as well as methodological diversity and innovation. Our research aims towards the realization of cultural and social possibilities for the wellbeing of an individual and a society in a changing world. We provide undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education that qualifies students for both the teaching profession and other positions requiring general education academic expertise. We also provide the pedagogical studies required to qualify as a teacher to students majoring in other faculties’ disciplines.