• Based in UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences at the City East campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Starting salary – Level D: $164,814, Level E: $211,272 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
• A leadership position within the University’s largest discipline and academic unit

About You

You are an experienced and driven academic with a track record of excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and academic leadership. Using your strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, you foster a high performance and collaborative culture among your peers. Your integrity and professionalism will contribute significantly to the advancement of the University’s nursing discipline.

About the Role

Reporting to the Dean of Programs, you will make distinguished contributions to UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences teaching strategy and research development in the area of nursing. You will take a leadership role in the design, development, and delivery of engaging, best-in-class curricula to enhance student learning outcomes. A significant role in scholarship, research, academic administration and professional activities will also be required. You will make substantial research contributions, actively strengthening the unit’s research profile and expanding its capacity.

An appointment will be made at Academic Level D or E, dependent on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the position description for specific criteria.

The Path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To Be Successful You Will Need

• A PhD qualification and a national and international record of achievement in a research field relevant to nursing
• Demonstrated success as an academic leader and developing a culture of teaching and learning excellence
• An established track record in securing external funding and conducting high quality research and scholarly activity
• Expertise in a range of contemporary in-person and online teaching methodologies
• Demonstrated experience and outcomes related to the successful supervision of HDR students
• Ability to disseminate research to a range of audiences through peer-review publications, presentations and consumer engagement events to research consumers internal and external to the University

Why Join Us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• High-quality professional development programs and activities
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research
• Cross University collaboration opportunities
• Extra leave and salary sacrificing benefits
• A leadership position within the University’s largest academic unit

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Henry Ferris, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7242. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 22 July 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) being obtained and maintained.