Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidjigal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our University stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located on Gadigal land in the heart of Sydney. The Faculty of Health offers innovative, practice-based education and high impact research that focusses on improving health outcomes in both local and global communities. Our teaching and learning encourages an active learning approach and results in graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

About the role 

We are recruiting Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Health (Nursing) (Identified) to lead and contribute to teaching, learning, research, and curriculum development in Indigenous health within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role actively supports the UTS Indigenous Education and Research Strategy by integrating Indigenous perspectives into nursing education, fostering collaboration within the Faculty of Health, and engaging with industry and community stakeholders to promote the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Indigenous peoples internationally.

About you 

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, you are expected to contribute to the strategic goals of the School, Faculty, and UTS through innovative teaching and learning strategies, impactful research, and meaningful engagement and partnerships. You will demonstrate advanced knowledge in Indigenous health education and bring experience in delivering high-quality teaching in various modalities. A PhD or Masters in nursing or a related discipline and current APHRA registration as a nurse or nurse/midwife are essential qualifications.

Other requirements will include:

• A PhD (Level C) or Masters (Level B) in nursing or related discipline

• A current APHRA registration as a registered nurse or nurse/midwife

• Relevant, recent clinical and/or research and/or academic experience in a nursing

Role Eligibility

Applications are only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, pursuant to the exemption granted to UTS under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). We will only consider applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:

• is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;

• identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and

• is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.

All offers of employment will be subject to prior submission of satisfactory proof of Aboriginality. For more information on what constitutes as proof of Aboriginality, please click here.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $123,389 to $146,038pa (Level B) / $149,995 to $172,257pa (Level C)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 3 years. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application:

• A copy of your resume

• a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and addressing the below five (5) selection criteria:

• Demonstrated level of capacity and skills in developing and delivering teaching and learning strategies about Indigenous health

• Knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning approaches and adult learning theories in higher education (Advanced Knowledge for Level C)

• Experience teaching at a tertiary level, including face-to-face, blended and/or fully online teaching (Significant experience for Level C)

• Strong professional links with relevant industry and community partners

• Ability to lead research activities and a strong publication track record

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit  Answering Selection Criteria. 

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes the relevant IRC301241 and your name. 

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Kyle Plant in the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Health (Nursing) - Identified Position enquiry via EthicalJobs.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply.

Accessibility

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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance. 

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

A position description is attached.