Lecturer in Nursing Teaching & Research

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term until June 2029 in the School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Level B $117,684 - $139,191 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part 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.

As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams to design, deliver and continuously refine high‑quality, inclusive curricula, learning resources and assessments.
• Embed industry, clinical and research insights into teaching to strengthen relevance, engagement and student success.
• Drive innovation in curriculum and pedagogy, delivering learner‑centric, research‑informed teaching across multiple levels and modes.
• Build capability and educational excellence by mentoring colleagues, contributing to pedagogical research, and integrating new teaching scholarship.
• Advance a strong research profile through high‑impact publications, collaborations, industry partnerships, funding applications and HDR supervision.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience, with a strong foundation in scholarly teaching.
• Demonstrated excellence in UG/PG teaching, including innovative curriculum design and evidence‑based educational practice.
• Emerging research profile shown through publications, exhibitions and/or success in securing external research funding.
• Capacity for academic leadership, with the ability to contribute to research, administration and community‑focused scholarship.
• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMBA, have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective, collegial working relationships.

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:

Level-B-Teaching-and-Research 130426.pdf

Applications for this position close on 17 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.