Associate Lecturer in Midwifery – Teaching Intensive in Tamworth

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Associate Lecturer in Midwifery (Teaching Intensive) to join our team based at the University of Newcastle's Tamworth campus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of midwives through high-quality teaching, student support, and engagement with regional health partners.

As a teaching-focused academic, you will contribute to the delivery of the Bachelor of Midwifery and Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) programs. You will deliver engaging learning experiences, support student success and retention, and incorporate contemporary, evidence-informed approaches to teaching, including simulation-based learning and work-integrated learning opportunities. Working collaboratively with colleagues across our campuses in Tamworth, Callaghan and the Central Coast, you will also contribute to School governance, curriculum development, and community and industry engagement.

While this is a teaching-intensive position, you will be encouraged to participate in scholarly and research activities that enhance teaching practice and contribute to the School's broader academic profile. This position offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships with local health services and professional organisations, while benefiting from the School's extensive networks across the Hunter New England, Central Coast and Mid North Coast regions. You will also have access to collaborative research opportunities through the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute (CCCSRI).

You are a passionate midwifery professional who is committed to delivering outstanding student learning experiences and advancing midwifery education in regional Australia. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Current registration, as a midwife, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no restrictions, notations or conditions
• Post-graduate qualification at master’s level or higher
• Experience in adult teaching and learning
• Demonstrated computer literacy and confidence using online learning and administrative platforms (e.g. Canvas). Training in University-specific systems will be provided
• Recency of practice in midwifery (450 hours over the past five years)

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

If you’re ready to join a university that’s committed to equity and excellence, and to contribute to a community that values your expertise and vision, we encourage you to apply.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery delivers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research (HDR) programs. Our footprint spans three local health districts, Central Coast, Hunter New England and Mid-North Coast and includes partnerships with public and private hospitals. Students gain clinical experience in tertiary hospitals in urban and regional settings, with opportunities to practice in community, rural and remote environments. We have a strong commitment to Indigenous health, reflected through Indigenisation of our curricula and active recruitment of Indigenous students and staff. Our teaching is evidence-based and contemporary, using innovative pedagogy to deliver quality programs at every level. The School prioritises translational research that impacts the health of local and global communities and contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our research programs are multidisciplinary and conducted in partnership with leading institutes and health services.

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader with a reputation for excellence in education and research. Ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact, our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI). We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas and extend respect to Elders past and present. We are committed to strengthening Indigenous higher education and supporting Indigenous students and communities.

The university offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance for all staff, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 17% superannuation, access to salary packaging options and annual leave loading
• Generous leave entitlements
• Wellbeing and support programs that promote mental, physical, and emotional health
• Career development opportunities

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know. This information will help us understand how best to support you and ensure an equitable and inclusive recruitment process. Please be assured that anything you share will be treated respectfully and appropriately. Our goal is to provide the best environment for every candidate to demonstrate their suitable skills and experience.

Application close date: Sunday 15th October 11:59pm AEDT

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.