Senior Lecturer - Nursing
Full-time or part-time opportunities available in permanent roles
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Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
As a Senior Lecturer, you will provide academic leadership across teaching, curriculum development, assessment practice, and scholarly activity while supporting the development of colleagues and strengthening external partnerships.
Key responsibilities include:
· Providing academic leadership across nursing programmes and contributing to programme quality and continuous improvement.
· Leading the design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning experiences using face-to-face, blended and online delivery approaches.
· Leading curriculum development, programme review and the implementation of innovative teaching and assessment methodologies.
· Guiding and mentoring academic staff, including teaching observations, professional development and support of scholarly activities.
· Providing leadership in assessment design, moderation and academic quality assurance processes.
· Supporting learner success through effective supervision, pastoral care and culturally responsive practice.
· Developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry, health sector partners, professional organisations and community stakeholders.
· Demonstrating leadership in professional practice, consultancy and/or service to the profession and wider community.
These positions are an opportunity for experienced nurse professionals/educators to share their expertise with enthusiastic ākonga. We are receiving applications for 1 FTE. If you're interested in part-time mahi rather than full-time please indicate this in your cover letter.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
· be a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with a current New Zealand Practicing Certificate
· Extensive and current nursing experience with recognised expertise in a specialist area of nursing practice.
· A completed Master's qualification
A recognised tertiary teaching qualification.
· Extensive tertiary teaching experience and a demonstrated record of excellence in facilitating learning.
· Evidence of academic leadership, programme development and quality assurance experience.
· A demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, professional leadership and/or consultancy appropriate for a Senior Lecturer appointment.
· Strong relationship-building, communication and mentoring skills.
· Advanced digital capability and experience using technology-enhanced learning approaches.
·Guide and support others in their scholarly activity through mentoring and critique.
·Critically reflect on practice as a teacher, and continuously improve and develop teaching practice as a result.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information, contact Karole Hogarth 0800 762 786 or karole.hogarth@op.ac.nz
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