Are you keen to share your specialised knowledge with other nurses? Then you may be interested in becoming a tutor/marker with ACN. Being a tutor/marker with ACN allows you to contribute to the nursing profession through leadership and education and provides opportunities for your growth and development as a health professional.
Qualifications of academic staff
All academic teaching staff must have a sound understanding and professional practice in the discipline that they teach and:
- are qualified at least one Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level higher than the course of study being taught; OR
- are deemed to have obtained the equivalent professional experience” in lieu of formal qualifications.
The following table below outlines the minimum requirements for academic staff that do not hold the required qualification level and need to provide evidence demonstrating their experience is equivalent.
| AQF level taught | Required AQF level | Professional experience equivalence |
|---|---|---|
| QF Level 8 Graduate Certificate | AQF Level 9 | A Level 8 qualification Current membership/registration to practice within a relevant profession PLUS At least one year relevant teaching, research and/or professional experience within the last five years OR Enrolment and demonstrated satisfactory progress in a relevant AQF level 9 course (Master’s Degree) plus at least three years of relevant professional experience within the last 10 years |
Remuneration will be paid on a ‘per student’ or ‘per assignment’ basis.
To complete your application, you will need:
- Current CV (please include any educational/clinical experience)
- Qualification certificate
- Transcript
- Completed copy of the abbreviated CV (Download here)
- Current AHPRA registration certificate
- Referee details (including email addresses if possible)
- Current ABN (or be willing to obtain one if successful)