Position Number: 0064504
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 31 December 2025
Faculty: Arts
School: Social and Political Sciences
Salary: Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role
The School of Social and Political Sciences is seeking a dynamic Lecturer in Development Studies with expertise in Gender and Development. This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to make a significant contribution to teaching and scholarship within the Discipline while developing your individual profile.
You will coordinate and deliver subjects in the Master of Development Studies, including Gender Issues in Development, Gender Analysis in Development Practice, and Development Research Design & Assessment, while also providing teaching support across other subjects in the Masters program and Development Studies minor.
As a Teaching Specialist, 70% of your time will be focused on teaching, with the remainder devoted to scholarship/research, leadership, and service.
Your Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparation and delivery of seminars, lectures, and tutorials into the Development Studies teaching programs.Subject Coordination, including the supervision of teaching support staff where required.Consultation with students and participation in student advising.Marking and assessment and finalizing results in line with School, Faculty, and University policies, processes, and deadlines.Administrative tasks associated with the subjects taught, including the development of subject LMS sites, readings online, subject guides, gradebook, and setting assessment tasks.Assist Student Services and the ASO team with Special Consideration and Academic Integrity queries and outcomes.Supervision of honours/graduate students.Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a committed and engaging educator with an established record of excellence in teaching in the area of Gender and Development, specifically at the graduate level. You have a commitment to inclusivity in student learning and the ability to work collaboratively with students.
You will possess extensive organizational skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of Development Studies while fostering your own academic and professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Minimum Requirements
You will also have:
A completed PhD in Development Studies or a closely related discipline.Proven research expertise in the area of Gender and Development and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level, specifically in this area.Demonstrated ability to supervise honours and graduate coursework thesis students.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 inclusive learning environments.An emerging record of pedagogical and/or academic research that informs and enhances teaching practice.Additional Information
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team - The School of Social and Political Sciences
The appointee will join the School of Social and Political Sciences, 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.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
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Applications close: 1 JANUARY 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Advertised: 16 Dec 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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