Associate Professor / Professor Midwifery (Research), School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Associate Professor / Professor Midwifery (Research), School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Offer DescriptionFull-time, Fixed term position until 31 December 2025
Nepean HospitalAbout WesternWestern Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 12 campuses in Sydney and campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Surabaya, Indonesia – and more than 200,000 alumni, 50,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 13 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.The School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM) is a national leader in nursing and midwifery education, research and scholarship with one of the largest undergraduate, pre-registration nursing degree programs in Australia and a Bachelor of Midwifery program. The School also offers a range of Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery programs.About the roleThis position is a conjoint appointment with Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) located at Nepean Hospital, situated within the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research (CNMR). The role will provide visionary and strategic leadership in research and translation of research to evidence based practice and models of care and will work in partnership with the NBMLHD Education and Training Services (ETS) to design and execute programs in partnership with the university.The University and NBMLHD are seeking a professorial leader to make a distinguished and dynamic contribution to clinical and research leadership in midwifery in Western Sydney. Applicants for professorial positions must hold a PhD in Midwifery or a relevant discipline and have a distinguished research career as evidenced by publication track record and success obtaining funding for research.Skills & ExperienceApplicants must also have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical setting; demonstrate achievement in clinical leadership; the ability to lead practice development in health services and have expertise and experience in midwife education in university-based programs. Western Sydney University values workplace diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to grow a thriving multidisciplinary research environment.This is a full-time, fixed term position located at Nepean Hospital.CultureWestern Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.What We Offer in ReturnAt Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• 17% super contributions
• Salary Packaging options

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the candidate brief for further information through the apply link.Remuneration Package:Academic Level D $197,077 to $216,457 p.a. (comprising Salary of $166,986 to $183,550 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)Academic Level E $252,001 to $260,770 p.a. (comprising Salary of $213,930 to $221,425 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)Position Enquiries: Please contact Leeanne Heaton via email atRecruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team atClosing Date: 8:30 pm on Monday 3 June 2024Working Rights in Australia – EligibilityYou must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.Note – Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.RequirementsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Country Australia City Penrith Postal Code Kingswood GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityPenrithSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Penrith, Cumbria

Job date

Sun, 12 May 2024 23:07:00 GMT

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