Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose‑driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.
Play a key role in shaping the next generation of nurses through teaching, research and academic leadership within the School of Nursing. Based at our Liverpool Campus, you'll contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs while building your research profile and working alongside a collaborative and research-active team.
The School of Nursing is recognised for delivering high-quality professional education and advancing nursing knowledge through impactful research. Our programs are delivered across multiple campuses, supported by a strong commitment to innovation, collaboration and excellence in teaching and learning. The School maintains an active research agenda across areas including clinical excellence, mental health, ageing, primary health, person-centred practice, and teaching and learning.
You'll be a registered nurse with experience teaching in higher education and a passion for supporting the next generation of nursing professionals. You'll also bring a PhD in Nursing or a related discipline (or be close to completion), an emerging research profile, and the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and industry partners.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.
For further information about this position, please contact Professor Yenna Salamonson, Head, School of Nursing on + 61 2 4221 4272 or via email: yenna@uow.edu.au
Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026, 11:55pm
The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.
As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required 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 their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.
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