School of Allied Health
- UWA is seeking a visionary leader of teaching and learning, with expertise in contemporary curriculum and learning design.
- Join our team to contribute towards outstanding teaching and learning outcomes of innovative and contemporary nursing and midwifery courses.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
- Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is an organisation which pursues excellence, scholarship and community partnership across all aspects of its portfolio. It offers a wide range of high quality, evidence-based health and care related programmes and is firmly committed to investing in the development and growth of this workforce in order to meet the health needs of Western Australia and beyond.
UWA is developing programmes in Nursing and Midwifery in close collaboration with key industry stakeholders. The University will offer an innovative and flexible programme of undergraduate and postgraduate courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required in a changing and challenging health care environment.
About the opportunity
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Discipline to lead the comprehensive design, development, and accreditation of new academic programs across multiple disciplines.
- Apply innovative learning design principles and modern assessment frameworks to enhance educational outcomes.
- Develop long-term strategic plans that focus on curriculum enhancement and the initiation of new academic programs.
- Lead change initiatives related to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement of the student experience.
About you
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline, or a combination of management experience and postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards such qualifications, with substantial experience.
- Hold and maintain a current membership with a relevant professional association.
- Extensive experience in curriculum development and course accreditation within Australian higher education.
- Proficiency in curriculum design, contemporary assessment framework (including programmatic assessment), and learning technologies.
- Demonstrable experience of leading public engagement activities with government and industry that promote research leadership and work integrated learning and/or education outcomes.
Position description: 
POSITION DESCRIPTION [Lecturer (Curriculum Strategy and Educational Innovation Lead)] - Level [B].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Olivia Gallagher at olivia.gallagher@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 13 October 2024
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
