Associate Professor/Professor Public Health - Nursing

Key Responsibilities:

Provide distinguished academic leadership and vision in their area of expertise within Public Health.

Champion and ensure the delivery of a high-quality student experience that maximizes student retention and progression and widens participation at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Lead the strategic enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment in Public Health, particularly concerning innovative curriculum design and development to optimize student learning and outcomes.

Spearhead the review, design, and development of new and existing curricula to promote the department and the university's growth and academic excellence.

Establish and maintain high-level engagement with relevant external stakeholders, including professional bodies and regulatory agencies, to validate, accredit, and ensure adherence to program standards.

Forge and sustain strong partnerships with industry, communities, and research institutions for impactful research projects, student practicums, and knowledge translation to ensure the holistic development and societal relevance of our students and programmes.

Lead and conduct internationally recognized research in Public Health, resulting in high-quality publications and conference presentations, in line with the university's focus on research.

Secure substantial external research funding as a Principal Investigator or key collaborator.

Supervise and mentor postgraduate students, particularly at the doctoral level, to successful completion.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior academic staff to foster their professional development and research capacity.

Contribute significantly to University governance, policy development, and strategic planning.

Represent the University and its programmes at national, regional, and international forums and conferences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must meet requirements for appointment to the position of Professor or Associate Professor as per the Commission for University Education Standards; earned PhD in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

A member of a relevant professional body

Industries:Higher Education

Function: Education & Training