• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

• Part-time (20%), permanent position

• Full time equivalent base salary will be in the range $110,365 - $130,765 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lecturer in Midwifery to grow your profile in clinical teaching, clinical research and service and engagement. At this level, you may coordinate or lead the activities of other staff.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, provide performance feedback and training, and resolve conflicts.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

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 of an advanced professional qualification or Higher Degree by Research in Midwifery.

• A growing profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research in the discipline area.

• Industry knowledge and experience in a general or specialist capacity, including evidence of supporting the implementation of new and innovative clinical techniques.

• A record of peer reviewed publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Evidence of a high level of quality clinical teaching at undergraduate postgraduate and/or professional entry level.

• Experience in course coordination and contribution to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.

• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with significant contributions to 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, and AHPRA registration.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

 
Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Lauren Kearney at [email protected].

For application queries, 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 with responses 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 13th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45126). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 22nd January 2025.

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