• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

• Full-time, fixed-term position for up to December 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a Clinical Associate Lecturer to teach into the Nursing discipline in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. In this role, you will develop your expertise in clinical teaching, clinical research, and service and engagement. You will be supported by more senior academic staff with the aim of increasing degree of autonomy over time.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Teaching: Contributing to formal and informal teaching activities, assisting with developing course material, undertaking clinical teaching, preparing assessment materials and marking students’ assessments, and adhering to university teaching rules.

• Research: Demonstrates active engagement in the responsible conduct of research, contributes to publications in high quality outlets, working with colleagues on joint research projects, contributing to transfer of knowledge, developing an emerging research profile, and utilising best practice research methodologies.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervising Honours and HDR students under the guidance of a senior academic.

• Citizenship and Service: Collaborating in the unit and supporting in the absence of other staff, contributing to internal service roles and administrative processes, and developing partnerships by cultivating relationships with external professional bodies.

This is a clinical academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion or near completion of an advanced professional qualification or Higher Degree by Research in Nursing.

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

• An emerging profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research in the discipline area.

• Industry knowledge and experience in a general or specialist capacity.

• Evidence of quality clinical teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate (as appropriate) and/or professional entry level and collaboration in course coordination.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and strong contributions towards external activities that foster links within the profession within the relevant specialty.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations and AHPRA registration. 

Work Rights

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

 
Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Fiona Coyer, Head of Discipline, at [email protected]. For application queries, or to request a copy of the full position description, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter responding to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday 4th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43745).