Job no: 0063195 Location: Parkville Role type: Continuing; full-time Faculty: Arts Department/School: School of Culture and Communication Salary: Level D ($175,858-$193,740) or Level E ($226,517) + 17% super
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC).
Opportunity We seek to appoint a Professor or Associate Professor with the capacity to teach and research in the area of Indigenous Studies, and to take up the position of Director of the Program within the Faculty of Arts. The program holds a valued place alongside scholars and students covering a wide range of disciplines in art and culture, and media and communications. We are seeking a strong Indigenous leader with a passion and commitment to the program.
The appointee will report to the Head, School of Culture and Communication and be supported by Associate Dean Indigenous, whose oversight of the Faculty Divisional Indigenous Development Plan (DIDP) provides support to the School, Program, and Appointee in terms of Indigenous objectives and dedicated funding. This is a chance to work with great people, in an area with lots of opportunity and exciting projects in the pipeline.
About You You will possess the vision, capacity, and interpersonal skills to help shape the work and culture of the Program to better recognise the perspectives and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, on whose land we work.
You will possess:
A PhD in an appropriate field of expertise
A track record of success in a field of Indigenous Studies scholarship and in securing research grants
Demonstrated ability for excellence in teaching, including the capacity to initiate course development
Demonstrated excellence in leadership and management
Full list of the key search criteria can be found in the attached position description
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
About Us
Faculty of Arts The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Arts is widely acknowledged as Australia's foremost institution for the study of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our faculty serves as a nexus for over 40 distinct disciplines within these domains, bringing together esteemed scholars of international repute.
The Faculty of Arts is committed to creating a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, sexuality, ability, ethnicity, religion or age.
Employee Benefits The University of Melbourne provides extensive employee benefits aimed at enhancing your work-life balance. To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
How to apply Your application submitted should include a Cover Letter, CV and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the for the role.
Candidate Information Pack: AProf_Prof in Indigenous Studies - Candidate Information Pack
Advertised: 10 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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