Position Number: 0060234
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
School: Social and Political Sciences
Salary: Level B - $119,231 -$141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Deliver engaging and innovative teaching in Development Studies at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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The School of Social and Political Sciences is seeking a committed and engaging Lecturer in Development Studies to contribute to innovative teaching within the program.
With expertise in Development and Environmental Sustainability, Health and Development, or Rural Development, you will play a key role in delivering engaging undergraduate and graduate-level teaching. Your contribution will extend across the Master of Development Studies, the undergraduate Minor in Development Studies, and, if required, the Master of Leadership for Development.
Beyond the classroom, you will drive high-quality research that leads to publications with top-tier publishers. You will also develop and foster strong national and international partnerships, ensuring that your work has real-world impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Subject coordination including the supervision of sessional tutors (administrative and academic)
- Curriculum design and innovation, including cross-disciplinary approaches
- Development of technology-based teaching, learning and assessment programs and resources
- Design and delivery of overseas subjects and other student mobility programs
- Teaching and learning innovation grants (nationally competitive and peer reviewed)
- Undertake supervision of theses at Honours and Masters by coursework level
- Publications, including (but not limited to) peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, books, creative outputs and commissioned reports
- Research grants and external research income (emphasis on competitive, international and peer-reviewed)
You may be a great fit if:
Applications are invited from academics with an established or developing record of excellence and innovation in teaching and research, evidenced by your knowledge and understanding of the learning orientations of a diverse student cohort and track record of high-quality publications,
As the successful candidate, you will have an excellent research profile, with a track record of grant success and high-quality publications.
You may also:
- A completed PhD in Development Studies or a closely related discipline
- Proven research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Political Economy of Development; Health and Development; and Rural Development
- Demonstrated ability for innovation and excellence in course development, coordination and delivery
- Ability to supervise postgraduate coursework degree theses
- A strong record in research with an emerging high-quality publication profile
- Demonstrated capacity for independent and collaborative research of high standards
- Capacity to attract research grants and consultancies
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the learning orientations of a diverse student cohort, combined with the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to create a highly inclusive student learning environment
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – School of Social and Political Sciences
The Lecturer in Development Studies will join world-class scholars in the School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) at the University of Melbourne, which is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia and internationally. The School’s aim is to redefine the world and change what matters, and our work is underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom, integrity, diversity, environmental sustainability and social justice. We value collegiality and active citizenship and are committed to contributing strongly to public and institutional life, and to providing an engaged and distinctive social science and arts education for our students.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^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
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
