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Make a significant contribution to nursing education as a Senior Lecturer in Healthcare at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School)Full-time Continuing opportunity situated at Camperdown Campus, with travel to Westmead campus requiredBase Salary commencing at $150,461+ 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #1 in Australia and #20 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in healthcare research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care for individuals both locally and globally. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. Our dedicated academic staff are committed to fostering a learning environment that nurtures students to become global citizens in health and wellbeing. We integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally.Sydney Nursing School offers a supportive and collegial environment with many opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and diverse and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are willing to embrace our vision and are interested in driving forward our strategy for continuously improving our research impact, student experience, and a respectful, collaborative, culturally safe and person-centred workplace culture are strongly encouraged to apply.We are seeking a suitably qualified full-time academic at the level of Senior Lecturer with expertise in teaching and research in health. You will make a significant contribution to leading and delivering high-quality teaching and innovative learning practices in research knowledge and skills, and evidence translation in pre-registration and postgraduate academic (nursing) programs, and to research in your own health-related field.Your key responsibilities will be to:build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to healthcare research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in relation to healthcareestablish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university.conduct independent and collaborative research, including publishing in high quality peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and applying for external research fundingdesign, coordinate and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student learning and meet accredited curriculum requirements, and contribute to the innovative design, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the areas of health research and evidence translation in healthcareprovide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school/faculty.understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agendaprovide mentorship and academic support to students, and contribute to the coordination of teaching activities within the disciplineparticipate in academic administration, school meetings, and initiatives aligned with the faculty and University''s strategic prioritiescontribute to a collegial and inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence in research and teachingAbout youPhD in a relevant fieldpostgraduate qualification in Health, Higher Education or a related fieldsignificant research profile with evidence of conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity within a relevant discipline or health-related field relevant to nursingsignificant experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating effective teaching and learning initiatives across a variety of educational settings and formatsdemonstrated ability in curriculum development and delivery of high-quality learning experiences within an established academic programstrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including students, colleagues, external partners and interested partiesestablished network of academic, industry and professional partners and ability to build and maintain academic, industry, and professional networks to support research, teaching, and collaborationproficiency in planning, organisation, and the use of digital tools and learning technologies, with a commitment to providing high-quality service and support to students and colleaguesreputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical or curriculum innovation and researchexperience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activitiesSponsorship / work rights forAustraliaWork Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the University of Sydney Careers page atsearch for position number 0135008.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.auThe University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr