Job Title: Associate Professor in Nursing
The University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking an accomplished academic leader to join our School of Health. The ideal candidate will be a renowned expert in nursing education, with a proven track record of driving innovation and advancing knowledge in their field.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior academic leader to make a lasting impact on the future of nursing education. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading programs that prepare graduates to become tomorrow's health leaders and researchers, building strong partnerships with health providers, and driving research that tackles today's most pressing health priorities.
* Drive impactful research, securing competitive grants, leading major projects, and mentoring emerging scholars to achieve excellence.
* Inspire through innovative teaching, shaping curricula, motivating students, and leading colleagues in best-practice learning and teaching.
* Build and sustain powerful partnerships locally, nationally, and globally, delivering meaningful outcomes for the University and community.
* Lead with influence across the School and University, fostering a collegial, inclusive, and high-achieving academic culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead program development and implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including industry partners, government agencies, and community organizations.
* Contribute to the development of curriculum and pedagogical approaches that reflect best practice in nursing education.
* Mentor and support junior academics, promoting their professional growth and development.
Requirements:
* Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field and comprehensive experience as an academic leader.
* Registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Evidence of involvement in, and impact on, the development of their discipline/field.
* A clear and coherent research program with a strong track record of active, sustained, and productive engagement in high-quality research.
* Quality research leadership, for example, through effective mentoring, leadership contributions, and service on national discipline panels.
* Effectiveness as a teacher, evidenced by both exemplary teaching practice and leadership in teaching.
* Positive leadership contributions and personal qualities that influence the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment.
* Extensive experience and success in academic administrative functions within a University.
* The ability to develop and maintain productive regional, national, and international partnerships that benefit students, the community, and the University.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualifications in higher education.
* Formal external and/or internal recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and/or research.