• Job reference 4456
• Casual Academic - Postgraduate Programs
• Located at Callaghan and/or Ourimbah Campuses
• Deliver an exceptional student experience within the School of Nursing & Midwifery

Look to the future  

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.  

The Faculty of Health and Medicine is an innovative and dynamic research-intensive faculty which is passionate about excellence, equity and engagement globally and regionally.

Be challenged and imagine  with us  

Sessional academic staff play a large role in contributing to the achievement of the Schools vision of “Excellence in Caring”.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers high quality courses with strong links to local health districts. The school is committed to delivering the best teaching strategies to equip our students to be competent practitioners in a variety of healthcare settings.

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for Sessional Academic – Postgraduate Programs with positions located across Callaghan and/or Ourimbah Campuses.

How will you inspire us?   

As a Sessional Academic, you will contribute to our strategic objectives, particularly our strong commitment to providing an exceptional student experience and high-quality innovative teaching and learning practices.

Contributing to the success of our postgraduate nursing students, you will work collaboratively with the Program Convenor and course co-ordinators to deliver lecturing, tutoring, simulation demonstrations and student consultations across a broad range of specialities including medical/surgical nursing; acute care; care of the older person; and mental health nursing.

Face-to-face and virtual tutorials are presently scheduled between 8am and 9pm Monday to Friday and occur on campus within a set timetable. Online teaching has no set working hours and can be taught from any location.

Successful applicants will form part of an eligibility list. If you are successful in this expression of interest, you will be contacted by the School prior to the commencement of the semester or trimester.

For additional information on the position contact Professor Ashley Kable on + 61 2 4921 6334 or via email, [email protected], using the subject line: Sessional Academics - Postgraduate Programs - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Why commit to us?  

The University of Newcastle is a Top 200 University in the world by QS World University Rankings 2021and a Top 10 University in Australia.  

All duties will be paid in accordance with the Academic Staff and Teachers Enterprise Agreement 2018 Schedule 1 – Salary Rates for Academic Staff. 

Further information on benefits and conditions of employment is available at the following link: www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.   

Let’s create this future together. Here’s how to join us:    

**Existing casual academics currently working in the School are also required to submit an Expression of Interest** 

Please fill out the online applicant questionnaire and attach a document which includes your current CV (2 page maximum).

DO NOT send your application to the Faculty or Division in which the position is located. 

External Applicants

• Visit the University Job Vacancies Website, by clicking Apply Now
• Click on the highlighted position name

• Click on the ‘apply now’ link
• Complete online application and upload CV and certified copies of qualifications in a single document (PDF preferred)
• Click on the ‘submit application’ link 

If you do not have access to the internet, or have difficulties uploading your application, please telephone (+61 2) 4033 9999 during business hours (AEST) or email [email protected] to discuss alternative methods of applying. 

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.    

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.   

  We are excited to be  Looking Ahead  with you