Professor - Nursing

Organisation/Company: SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY Research Field: Sociology Ethics in health sciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1) Country: Australia Application Deadline: 1 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Permanent Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Drive nursing education and research at a national and global level
• Vibrant coastal lifestyle on the stunning Gold Coast – relocation available
• Mentor future leaders, foster innovation, and impact real-world challenges

About us Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy. Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow. About the opportunity Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health is seeking visionary Professors in Nursing to lead transformative change in teaching, research, and academic leadership. These roles offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing education and research at a national and global level, while enjoying a vibrant coastal lifestyle. The Faculty provides a comprehensive range of health-related programs and fosters innovation, community impact, and excellence. It is distinctive for its multidisciplinary understanding of client care, commitment to prevention of disease and promotion of healthy lifestyles and working with Indigenous colleagues to develop culturally appropriate models of care. You will have the chance to mentor future leaders and address real-world health challenges through research. These prestigious roles are ideal for accomplished leaders ready to make a significant difference. In these roles you will be responsible for:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and innovative curriculum design in nursing and inter-professional education. Lead curriculum development, with a student-centred approach with flexible, blended, and online learning options.
• Leverage emerging learning technologies to enhance the student experience.
• Contribute to the Faculty’s research profile through impactful publications, grant success, and collaborative research activities.
• Build partnerships with health professionals, research institutions, government, and community organizations, and engage in service initiatives that support staff and university development.
• Represent the Faculty and University through active participation in boards, meetings, and initiatives.
• Provide leadership in nursing education, research, and policy development, while achieving recognition as a national and international authority in nursing.

About you This opportunity is suited to a visionary nursing academic who is ready to make a lasting impact on education and research excellence. To thrive in this role, you will possess:

• Essential Credentials: A PhD in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Academic Leadership: A proven ability to lead and inspire innovation in teaching, research, and accreditation processes, with a strong track record of teaching excellence and curriculum development.
• Research Distinction: An established national and international research reputation, demonstrated through publications, competitive grant success, and PhD supervision.
• University Experience: Evidence of active teaching in a university setting, including recent teaching sessions within the past two years.

Salary and benefits Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. These positions are:

• Full-time/continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
• Academic Level D (Associate Professor Nursing Role). The base salary ranges from $161,784 - $177,948 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $208,199.16.
• Academic Level E (Professor Nursing Role). The base is $207,573 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $242,860.41.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description for the level of the position you are applying for by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting This opportunity is open to Australian and international applicants. If the successful candidate requires visa sponsorship, the University will work with the appointee to support visa and travel requirements. Further information To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website. Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 02 March 2025 Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located. The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+. We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr