Professor / Discipline Lead of Nursing (Teaching & Research)

This Job is based in Australia

Professor / Discipline Lead of Nursing (Teaching & Research)

• Employment Type : Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration : Continuing Professorial appointment, plus Discipline lead will be for an initial 3-year term
• Remuneration : $237,784 base, plus Discipline lead allowance (+ 17% Super, Leave Loading)
• Location : Health Translation Hub, UNSW Kensington, Sydney

UNSW Medicine & Health is an international leader in learning, teaching and research, co-located with several of Australia's finest hospitals, medical research institutes and health care organisations. It is a very exciting time to be joining the Faculty with our ambitions new Strategy, Progress in Health for all, that is soon to be launched and the new Health Translation Hub officially opening in November 2025.

School of Population Health

The School of Population Health (SPH) at UNSW is internationally recognised as a leader in public health and health systems education and research. The School delivers high quality education in public and global health, and health leadership and management and has research strengths across a range of health disciplines, including infectious diseases and immunisation, health services and implementation research, and global health. SPH has a core focus to investigate and provide new knowledge to help inform policy, governance, organisation, work, and leadership in the health sector through cross-disciplinary research with both academia and industry. The School works with communities to improve health in Australia, our region and globally, with a focus on equity, diversity and social justice. SPH also has strong associations with research centres and institutes throughout UNSW Medicine & Health.

The School is co-located in the Randwick Precinct's flagship Health Translation Hub, working alongside key research groups and centres, including the International Centre for Future Health Systems (ICFHS) and the George Institute.

Why this role matters

This position will play a key role in the School, leading and advancing outstanding nursing education and research at national and international level. As Professor and Discipline Lead, Nursing, you will lead the development, delivery, and enhancement of high-quality nursing education for the Faculty. You will also foster strong research partnerships and advance the reputation of UNSW through interdisciplinary research in health systems and nursing, ensuring alignment with national priorities, workforce needs, and UNSW's Progress for All strategy. The position reports to the Head of School, Population Health.

Key Skills And Experience Required

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits And Culture

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including :

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How To Apply

Please click on APPLY NOW to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description . A copy of the Position Description is attached to the advert on Jobs UNSW.

Contact :

Professor James Wood – Head of School, Population Health

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Applications close : Sunday 21st September before 11.30pm, Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Skills Required

Teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, Industry or work-integrated learning, Professional development of teaching practice, PhD in Nursing or related discipline, Curriculum accreditation and alignment with NMBA and TEQSA standards