Job Title : Lecturer in AnthropologyLocation : Parkville VICCompany : University of MelbourneSalary : Open Date : 2023-01-02Close Date : 2023-05-02
Job no: 0058207
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Fixed-term until 31st of December, 2023
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department/School: School of Social and Political Sciences
Salary: Level B – $110,236 – $130,900 p.a. plus 17% super
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
About the Faculty of Arts
https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/
The Faculty of Arts is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages people with diverse experiences to apply. This includes First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, Deaf and hard of hearing people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+, and neurodiverse people. If you have any accessibility requirements for the application or interview, please contact us. We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. A position description is available in alternate formats if required, including USB, Large Print and Plain English.
The Faculty actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion practices to achieve our vision.
About the Role
The School of Social and Political Sciences is seeking a recognised expert in Anthropology. As the successful candidate, you will make a significant contribution to the Discipline and the School’s research culture and reputation through the development of your own individual profile and also as a member of a collegial team of scholars working in Anthropology.
The teaching portfolio for this position will be across the Anthropology program at undergraduate and Honours levels and will contribute to curriculum development and supervise student research projects at the honours level.
In addition to the responsibilities in research and teaching, you will also be responsible for performing leadership and administrative tasks commensurate with the level of appointment and should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and be an active contributor to the discipline and school.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials and seminars into the Anthropology major and honours program
- Subject Coordination, including the selection and supervision of tutors
- Producing research leading to high-quality publications in leading international refereed journals and publishers in line with the Faculty of Arts minimum expectations
- Involvement in professional activity, including participation in meetings of professional societies
About You
You will be an outstanding researcher in Anthropology, and a committed and engaging teacher. You will have a highly regarded record in research with a developing publication profile in relevant high-quality journals and publishing houses commensurate with the stage of your career.
You will also have:
- A completed PhD in Anthropology or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated specialisation in research that supports and complements the existing Anthropology profile of the University of Melbourne
- Capacity to attract international and/or national competitive research funding (e.g. research grants and/or consultancies)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Anthropology and related subjects at the undergraduate and honours level, including the capacity to initiate subject/course development and teach high enrolment undergraduate subjects.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.
About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.
Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the ) for the role.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Advertised: 03 Jan 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Jan 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time