Associate Professor (Nursing)

• $164,180 to $180,536 pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hrs/week)
• Toowoomba campus
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for the preferred candidate, subject to eligibility.

Are you an experienced academic leader ready to shape the future of nursing education and research? With continued growth in UniSQ’s nursing programs and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research, our School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking an Associate Professor to join our collaborative and forward-thinking team.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact by mentoring the next generation of nurses, leading innovative research, and contributing to the advancement of healthcare across regional and outer-metropolitan Queensland.
What you’ll do
Based at our Toowoomba campus, you’ll play a key role in driving excellence in nursing education and research by:

• Leading and delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Providing academic leadership in curriculum development, program coordination, and scholarly teaching practice.
• Conducting and leading impactful research aligned with UniSQ’s strategic priorities, including securing external funding and supervising HDR students.
• Fostering collaboration across disciplines and with industry, government, and community partners.
• Mentoring and supporting academic colleagues in learning, teaching and research approaches to support their professional development.

What will help you succeed
We’re looking for an experienced academic with an established national reputation and a passion for nursing education and research. You will bring:

• A doctoral qualification in a discipline relevant to Nursing.
• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A distinguished record of teaching excellence and scholarly achievement.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering engaged and reflective approaches to teaching that produce the best possible outcomes for students.
• Proven leadership in research, including high-quality publications, external funding, and industry engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to mentoring, collaboration, and inclusion.

What we offer

• A supportive and inclusive teaching and research environment.
• Opportunities to lead and innovate in teaching and research.
• Generous superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.

As Australia’s largest inland city, Toowoomba offers a relaxed lifestyle with beautiful parks, a thriving arts scene, excellent schools, affordable living and easy access to Brisbane. Toowoomba offers an exceptional quality of life and a supportive environment for academic and personal growth.
For further information on this position, please contact Professor Linda Deravin, Head of School and Dean (Nursing and Midwifery) via + 61 7 3812 6084 or HoS-NursingandMidwifery@unisq.edu.au.
Find out more about UniSQ at www.usq.edu.au.
Reference Number: 0110_08/25
Location: Toowoomba campus
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hrs/week)
Salary: Total remuneration $194,677 to $214,071 pa (includes salary of $164,180 to $180,536 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)
Closes: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.
For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey, available on our website.