Job Title: Associate Professor/Professor, Nursing and Midwifery
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The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking an accomplished academic to provide leadership in their discipline or professional field.
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This position plays a key role in the academic leadership team in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. It will contribute towards maintaining the school's excellence in teaching and research through leading and mentoring across the School.
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* Provide academic leadership in the development and teaching of the discipline/program, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
* Lead course level curriculum design and develop and coordinate courses.
* Provide academic leadership to ensure the development and maintenance of a robust research culture in the discipline/professional field at La Trobe.
* Conduct research of the highest quality and/or impact and obtain necessary research funding from contracts/grants/consultancies.
* Play a leading role in discipline-based mentoring and supporting the development of more junior research and teaching staff within the School/University.
* Promote the University and discipline by participating in appropriate local, national and/or international organisations and events.
* Have a significant influence on practice in a clinical/professional field nationally or internationally, as a result of teaching, research, scholarship and innovation.
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Key qualifications include:
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* PhD or equivalent accreditation recognised by the University/profession.
* Registered or eligible to register as a Registered Nurse and/or registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Distinguished record of nationally and/or internationally recognised research, with evidence of the highest quality and/or impact.
* Evidence of an international reputation in the appointee's professional field, and of significant national and international influence on their profession.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build robust working relationships with academic and professional staff across the University.
* Evidence of effective leadership and management at department, school and/or university level.
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Benefits of this role include:
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* Opportunity to work in a world-class research institution.
* Chance to lead and mentor talented researchers and academics.
* Be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
* Access to professional development opportunities.
* Enjoy a competitive salary package.
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