Professor of Nursing

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Work type:Full time
Location:Hobart
Categories:Balanced Research/Teaching

Your new role

Partnering with the Tasmanian Health Service and The Menzies Institute of Medical Research, the Professor of Nursing will play a key role in enhancing the school’s reputation and community engagement. Providing academic leadership, particularly in building research teams, with a focus on boosting research impact for the health of older persons in Tasmania. Supporting evidence-based learning and teaching to educate a new generation of agile health professionals and researchers. Creation and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally, nationally and internationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community to enable future success.

About the University

The University of Tasmania is building a vision of a place-based University with a mission to enhance the intellectual, economic, social, and cultural future of Tasmania, and from Tasmania, contribute to the world in areas of distinctive advantage. The University recognises that achieving this vision depends on the people we employ and on creating a people-centred University that is values-based, relational, diverse, and development-focused. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.

The School of Nursing works in close partnership with Tasmanian and national healthcare partners to improve the health of Tasmanians and to educate a new generation of nurses with capability in leadership and future-focused health care. 

What you’ll need to succeed

As an established Academic Leader, you will bring to the role demonstrated experience in securing external funding and delivery of high-quality research of international standing. Your supportive and coaching style will enable people to focus on their expertise and career trajectory. Your demonstrated capacity to build successful research teams with career progression of PhD students, post-doctoral staff and other early career researchers will see the team succeed. A well-established record in a field relevant to the School’s strategic goals such as aged care, mental health or palliative care will provide sound building blocks to some of societies current challenges and enable you create a sustainable future for all our communities.  

What’s on offer?

The University of Tasmania is one of the largest employers in the State and people are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative working environments enabling us to nurture a vital & sustainable community. On offer is a full-time opportunity based in Hobart with excellent benefits and 17% superannuation. This role offers the addition of staff benefits and discounts for health, fitness, accommodation, and banking to name a few.

Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, unique towns and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure; case in point: world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our world-famous food and wine provide an abundance of fresh seafood, family-run wineries and distilleries, and culinary experiences celebrating farm-fresh produce. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and down to the Antarctic.

How to apply?

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide your up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role. You are also required to address the selection criteria (individually or holistically) outlined in the Position Description.

For further information about this position, please e-mail Christine Stirling, Head of School Nursing, via  Christine.Stirling@utas.edu.au . We celebrate the strength that diversity brings. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.

Applications close 11:55pm Monday 31st of October 2022

 Position Description – Professor of Nursing.pdf

COVID-19 Update:

The University of Tasmania recognises that this is critical for the workforce at the University to protect the safety of our workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians. Applicants for this role must be prepared to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.

Advertised:06 Oct 2022 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:31 Oct 2022 Tasmania Daylight Time