• Job reference 4455
• Casual Undergraduate Academic positions
• 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 Undergraduate Academic positions located across Callaghan and/or Ourimbah Campuses.

How will you inspire us?   

As a Sessional Undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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.

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. 

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

For additional information on the position contact Dr Lyn Bowen on + 61 2 6581 6297 or via email, [email protected], using the subject line: Sessional Undergraduate Academic - 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:   

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
• 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