Associate Professor in Nursing

Join to apply for the Associate Professor in Nursing role at Deakin University.

Location: Melbourne, Burwood Campus with hybrid work arrangements.

Employment type: Full-time, fixed-term until November 2029.

Salary: Level D $172,171 - $189,376 plus 17% Superannuation.

• Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design to inform units/courses and materials which influence teaching across disciplines within the university. Lead reviews of units and courses and lead refinements. Integrate industry, clinical and/or research practices to inform unit/course design across discipline in peer institutions or nationally.
• Lead the discovery and adoption of innovative teaching practices at university level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Support the development and promotion of the university research collaboration and industry partnership agenda and priorities; develop industry partnerships and collaboration to enable major breakthroughs, innovative solutions for future translation into real world impact.
• Recruit and supervise HDR students with timely completions and productive, high-quality outcomes; ensure Honours and HDR supervision opportunities, particularly as principal supervisors.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse.
• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Distinguished scholarly learning and teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including innovative curriculum design.
• Internationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in high-quality journals, and exhibitions where relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated success and passion for leadership of teaching, research and/or administration.

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact ProfessorLauren McTier (Deputy Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning and Deputy Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery) on

For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - Associate Professor in

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 14 September.

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come to Deakin and stay at Deakin.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.