Lecturer (Midwifery)

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Lecturer (Midwifery) , School of Nursing & Midwifery Sydney Campus Full-time , Continuing contract Rewarding opportunity Supportive Staff and work environment $108,824 - $129,231 pa (Level B) + 14.25% superannuation About the university The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales. About the school The National School of Nursing & Midwifery Sydney Campus invites applications from Registered Midwives to apply for a position as a Lecturer, to teach into the National Graduate Diploma of Midwifery & the National Graduate Certificate of Contemporary Midwifery, our newly accredited programs. About the role This position is responsible to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution, at postgraduate certificate and diploma levels and to carry out activities to develop their scholarly, research and/or professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline. Key Responsibilities Engage in teaching and assessment in midwifery courses offered by the University Deliver, develop, and coordinate courses on offer in the midwifery discipline Support ongoing curriculum development and quality assurance processes for all aspects of internal and where appropriate external accreditation requirements for the School Lead quality activities including peer review and benchmarking activities and course review. Supervision of Graduate Diploma students and act as subject coordinators Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged in course work Be active in the recruitment of students and the marketing of the programs offered by the School. Perform interim and summative evaluations of courses and make recommendations about relevant changes required. Work collaboratively with other academic staff members to ensure coherence and quality in all aspects of the academic program. Qualifications, skills & experience Level B Academic staff member with qualifications in midwifery Must have a Masters’ Degree in a relevant midwifery/health related topic Registered as a Midwife in Australia with significant recent clinical midwifery experience A demonstrated ability to provide high quality teaching in a University setting and demonstrated experience with course coordination and academic governance A demonstrated ability to develop teaching resources and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including the effective use of online learning management Well-developed understanding of contemporary issues in midwifery Well-developed understanding of curriculum development, accreditation, and current issues in higher education Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skill with the ability to work effectively within a team Benefits Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth Generous training and development opportunities Join the University supporting its students and staff to achieve their career goals – in a personal and positive environment How to apply Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications closing date: 19 March 2025 For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff. Contact us Please direct your queries regarding this role to Janette Tam, Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained. #J-18808-Ljbffr