Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus Full-time and continuing in the School of Nursing and Midwifery Level B $108,804 - $128,689 17% Superannuation Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time. Who are we? The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. About the role: As a Lecturer, you’ll inspire and lead teaching teams across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, shaping exceptional learning experiences and outcomes for students. You’ll also drive innovative, high-quality research and creative projects that make real impact in your field, collaborating with others to push the boundaries of knowledge and discovery As a Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, you will: Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements. Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources. Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery. Maintain deep discipline knowledge which is applied to inform unit design. Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices To be successful, you’ll have: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience. Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design. Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues. Here's how to apply: To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on 61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au 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 Lauren McTier, Deputy Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning and Deputy Head of, School of Nursing & Midwifery on lauren.mctier@deakin.edu.au For a copy of the position description, please see below: Position Description - Lecturer- Level-B -TR_Waterfront_LM (578607).pdf Applications for this position close at 11:55pm on Friday 21st November 2025 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, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. 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.
