Sydney Nursing School
Reference no. 2012/0915

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Dean (Research) to lead research and research development in the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) in collaboration with the Dean and Faculty Executive. The Associate Dean (Research) will provide strategic and operational direction and manage all research related matters and activities.

The Associate Dean (Research) works as team leader for and is assisted by the Faculty Research Support Unit. This unit includes faculty who undertake the roles of Coordinator for Higher Degree Research Students, Coordinator of Research Development, Research Administrative Support and a Biostatistician.

The focus of the role is to create an environment that promotes innovation and supports research initiatives aligned to University and faculty strategic priorities. The Associate Dean (Research) will support academic staff and students to achieve excellence in research, achieve successful research outcomes and maximize research impact. Evidence of success in this endeavour is determined by Australia’s national measure of research quality (Excellence in Research for Australia or ERA),

In collaboration with the DVC (Research) and Research Portfolios of the University, the Associate Dean (Research) identifies and fosters links between local, national and international research partners and organisations. The Associate Dean (Research) also identifies areas of research strength to enhance the research profile of the faculty and to facilitate higher degree research (HDR) student recruitment.

As a senior leadership role, the position contributes to the Faculty Executive on future planning and broader strategic matters. The role demands strong advocacy and representation of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, the Divisions of Health and the University of Sydney, through membership of internal and external committees and in international, community, higher education and professional forums.

Working with members of the Faculty Research Support Unit team, this position provides leadership in research development, ethics, funding, project management and publication, and facilitates access to research support and development opportunities both within and outside the University.

To be successful, you will bring to the role a recognised research profile within a specialist area of nursing, midwifery or health.  This will include a research based doctorate, a strong and influential record of published works of impact, a record of successful grant applications and evidence of a significant contribution to fostering research and development activities within an academic environment and/or the professions. You will have skills in academic management, including experience in supervising staff and the ability to lead staff and student research development.

TERM

The role of Associate Dean (Research) is for a fixed term of three years renewable.  At the conclusion of the term, the appointee will revert to a continuing substantive position in the faculty as Associate Professor of Nursing (Level D).

REMUNERATION

A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant including base salary, leave loading, up to 17% superannuation, a $10Kp.a. non-superable responsibility loading plus a $15Kp.a. allowance for personal research support.

For more information please request the Candidate Brochure by contacting Ms Brittney Mcanena, Recruitment Administrator, on brittney.mcanena@sydney.edu.au

Specific inquiries concerning the position should be directed to Professor Donna Waters, Dean Sydney Nursing School on +61 2 9351 0519 (Executive Assistant Clare Iglesias) or donna.waters@sydney.edu.au.

For general recruitment enquiries please contact Julie Small, Lead Recruitment Consultant, on +61 2 8627 1218 or j.small@sydney.edu.au 

APPLY

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website on sydney.edu.au/recruitment. To be considered applicants must respond to selection criteria (included in the Candidate Brochure) and attach as a separate document at step 6 of the online application form along with your cover letter, CV and referee contacts.

Before applying: please request the Candidate Brochure by contacting Ms Brittney Mcanena, Recruitment Administrator, on brittney.mcanena@sydney.edu.au

CLOSING DATE:  11:30pm 1 November 2015

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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