Associate Professor/Professor of Community Nursing
at University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Salary
- 155,592 to 224,115
- Contract
- Full Time, Permanent
- Closing date
- 22 November 2026
- Listed
- 23 September 2026, from jobs.ac.uk
The advert
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Continuing (permanent) position Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Pūkenga Matua / Ahorangi Tuarua? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. What You Will Do Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | The University of Canterbury and Nurse Maude invite applications for a continuing joint appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. Nurse Maude and UC are prominent and well-established organisations in Te Wai Pounamu (South Island – New Zealand), and this co-funded partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing nursing as an academic discipline. By combining UC’s strengths in research and education with Nurse Maude’s longstanding expertise in high-quality community healthcare, this role creates a vital bridge between academic scholarship and clinical practice. This senior academic position has a substantial research focused component offering a unique opportunity to provide strategic research leadership and academic stewardship across two collegial, high-performing, and future-focused organisations. It reflects a joint commitment to advancing community-based healthcare, education, and research excellence in nursing. The Professorial Chair in Community Nursing/Nursing will engage with both UC and Nurse Maude, to lead initiatives that enhance research, education, and clinical practice, positioning both organisations at the forefront of innovation and evidence-informed nursing. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the research profile of both the Faculty and Nurse Maude by driving a clear and ambitious research agenda aligned with local, national, and international priorities. They will bring a sustained record of research excellence, demonstrated through high-quality publications, success in securing external research funding, and the ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary research teams. Experience translating research into clinical practice and broader impact will be essential. In addition to research leadership, the successful candidate will contribute to teaching and course development and take an active role in academic leadership through participation in Faculty and University committees. The role also involves fostering a collegial and inclusive research environment by mentoring nursing researchers across both organisations and supporting initiatives that strengthen the nursing community. The candidate will build strong relationships within UC, Nurse Maude, and beyond, while developing local, national, and international partnerships. More broadly, you will support strategic objectives by enhancing research reputation, strengthening industry engagement, and securing external funding. This appointment represents a significant opportunity for an accomplished academic l