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:

A dynamic academic role leading high‑quality teaching and impactful research within a School committed to innovation, industry partnership, and shaping the future of nursing education.

As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams to design, deliver and continuously refine high‑quality curricula, learning resources and assessment practices that enhance student learning outcomes.
• Embed industry, clinical and research insights into teaching to strengthen relevance, engagement and real‑world application for diverse learners.
• Drive innovation in curriculum and pedagogy, adopting learner‑centric, research‑informed approaches across multiple levels and modes of delivery.
• Advance educational excellence and scholarship by contributing to pedagogical research, supporting junior colleagues, and building capability within teaching teams.
• Initiate and contribute to impactful research and industry partnerships, including securing funding, leading interdisciplinary collaborations, supervising HDR students, and translating research into real‑world outcomes.      

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience, with a strong record of scholarly teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs, including innovative curriculum design.
• Emerging research reputation demonstrated through publications, exhibitions and/or success in securing external research funding, with the ability to contribute to communities through impactful research.
• Capacity for academic leadership, including contributing to research leadership, administrative responsibilities, and fostering effective, collegial working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and support positive team culture.
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, supported by recent clinical experience in general nursing.

Here's how to apply:

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:

 _PD, Level-B-Teaching-and-Research 300326.pdf

Applications for this position close on 3 May 2026.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.