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Lecturer in History

Employer
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Location
Perth, Australia
Closing date
28 Feb 2020
  • Full-time, continuing role
  • Competitive remuneration package with 17% superannuation

Job Reference: 233427
$99,530- $118,115 plus 17% superannuation

Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2018 and QS World University Rankings 2019), and is placed 20th in the world for universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 2019). Curtin is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners. A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai.

About us

Our School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry explores new technologies and values the creative industries and social sciences. The school aims to encourage creative and critical reflection while engaging with relevant industries.
Explore some more: https://humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/media-arts-social-inquiry/

Your new role

The School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Enquiry are seeking a passionate and innovative Lecturer in History with the ability to teach and research in History and any of the following:

  • Politics
  • Global governance
  • Global development studies and/or
  • International Political economy. 

As a Lecturer, you will

  • Deliver lectures and tutorial classes in relevant areas, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Contribute to curriculum innovation and content design
  • Undertake nationally competitive and high quality research and disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences
  • Contribute to external activities relevant to the discipline and community engagement.

You will bring to the role

  • Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline
  • Demonstrated high level teaching skill and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery
  • A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
  • An established record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed academic journals/outlets consistent with the discipline
  • A history of successful competitive grant applications
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students
  • Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination role
  • Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity
  • Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position Teaching, research and/or engagement experience within the Asia-Pacific region would be highly regarded

What we offer you

  • Agile and flexible working environment with great work life balance
  • The opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set
  • Competitive remuneration package with 17% Superannuation

For further information on Curtin’s employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

Next steps

Curtin University requires you to provide a cover letter and resume to include sufficient information and examples to allow us to assess your suitability for the role. Applicants are also required to attach a document outlining your suitability for the role against the criteria listed under the ‘what you will bring to the role’ section.

To view a copy of the role’s Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/sender/?s=download&token=2507592a-4fab-4f79-b692-b3fb6b993391

Valuing Diversity and Inclusion

At Curtin, we are committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation, diversity and social justice and aim to create an inclusive environment where our staff and students are valued and inspired. This includes a supportive recruitment process should you require any access assistance.  

Contact details

To apply complete the application form below, or for more information contact:

Professor Steve Mickler, Head of School

Phone:  +61 8 9266 7451

Email:  S.Mickler@curtin.edu.au

Please apply via the attached link, we cannot accept resumes sent to the above contact

Once you have applied, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received by us.  If you do not receive confirmation via email, please email our team at curtincareers@curtin.edu.au. Please ensure you check your spam folders for this email before contacting the team.

Applications close: 9:00pm, Friday 28 February 2020

Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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