Associate Professor/Professor of Community Nursing
Lead transformative nursing research and education at the intersection of academia and clinical practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Best for:Best for established nursing researchers with a proven track record in research leadership, clinical translation, and academic mentorship, committed to advancing evidence-based community nursing.
Overview
This permanent, full-time position at the University of Canterbury and Nurse Maude offers a joint appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. The role focuses on advancing community-based nursing research, education, and clinical practice through strategic leadership and collaboration between two leading organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. The successful candidate will drive a research agenda aligned with local, national, and international priorities, mentor researchers, and foster partnerships to enhance nursing excellence. Responsibilities include leading high-impact research programmes, securing external funding, teaching, and contributing to academic leadership within the Faculty of Health and Nurse Maude.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a research agenda aligned with strategic priorities of the University of Canterbury and Nurse Maude, focusing on community-based nursing and healthcare innovation.
- Secure competitive external research funding to support high-impact research initiatives and strengthen research capabilities.
- Mentor and supervise postgraduate research students, fostering the next generation of nursing researchers.
- Contribute to teaching and course development, including designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes.
- Engage with clinical staff, organisational partners, and the wider community to translate research into practice and advance best practice in nursing.
- Participate in academic leadership roles, including faculty and university committees, to support strategic objectives and institutional priorities.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships within healthcare, industry, government, and academic sectors to enhance research impact and collaboration.
- Promote inclusive teaching practices and professional development, upholding cultural values and protocols of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Nursing, Health Sciences, or a related field
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic leadership and research
Instruction: English
Publications: High-quality publications demonstrating a sustained record of research excellence
- Proven expertise in nursing research with a strong commitment to evidence-informed practice and improving health outcomes in community nursing contexts
- Distinguished record of leading innovative and impactful research programmes, including high-quality publications and sustained success in securing external research funding
- Ability to build, lead, and inspire multidisciplinary research teams and mentor academic and clinical colleagues
- Extensive experience supervising postgraduate research students to completion
- Established national or international reputation in nursing research, evidenced by leadership, collaboration, and influence in the discipline
- Proven leadership in designing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes
- Strong networks across healthcare, industry, government, and academic sectors, with the ability to build impactful partnerships
- Open to applicants with a PhD in Nursing, Health Sciences, or a related field
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but visa requirements for overseas applicants must be met as per Immigration New Zealand guidelines
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-20 (NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)) · open until filled
Applications must be submitted via the University of Canterbury careers website. Include a cover letter with a 2-3 page statement outlining research interests, goals, and teaching philosophy combined, and a resume listing relevant research publications and external research funding achievements.
- Cover letter with a 2-3 page statement on research interests, goals, and teaching philosophy
- Resume including list of relevant research publications and external research funding achievements
Contact
Laurie McLay· Contact for role-specific inquiries
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