Academic Leader for Nursing Department

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Professor and Chair to lead our newly established Department of Nursing at Swinburne University of Technology.

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership and operational management, reporting directly to the Executive Dean of the School of Health Sciences. This role involves strategic direction for the Department, focusing on the growth and development of its flagship programs.

The Department Chair will collaborate closely with the existing nursing leadership team, the Executive Dean, School Executive Committee, and professional staff to enhance teaching, research, and professional activities. A commitment to innovation and diversity is essential, as the Chair will enrich the educational experience for both colleagues and students in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Department, including the formulation and implementation of the strategic, academic and business plans of the Department.
  • Provide leadership to promote innovation and excellence in teaching and learning and to ensure a culture of achieving high quality graduates.
  • Contribute to or oversee course structure, accreditation, selection of students, academic progress, outgoing exchange and study abroad, and study plans of students in undergraduate and postgraduate nursing courses.
  • Deliver innovative, engaging and industry relevant curriculum.
  • Generate research publications in quality refereed journals (Q1 and Q2).
  • Actively identify and promote collaborative research opportunities and drive initiatives designed to enhance such links, including the development of industry and competitive research grants.

Requirements:

  • A doctoral qualification in Nursing or a closely related discipline.
  • AHPRA registration as a Nurse.
  • A teaching qualification.
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

  • Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
  • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
  • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
  • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as international graduates and people with disability. We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.



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