School of International Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

About us

The School of International Studies, situated in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Spanish Studies to teach and research in this area.

In this role, you will:

• Teach cultural studies or social science subjects with a focus on Spain and/or Spanish cultures and societies including contemporary cultural or social theory/practice
• Participate in the research and scholarly activities of the Faculty and develop your own research program;
• Supervise research students, ensuring successful completions and quality of results;
• Contribute to School research output by producing scholarly publications and generating research funding;
• Participate in administrative duties, program and subject coordination.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statement from the UTS website.

About you

The successful candidate will join the team, where you will teach and research in Spanish Studies whilst also participating in a range of external engagement activities. 

To be successful in applying for this role, you will have the following essential criteria:

• A high level proficiency in Spanish and English
• Demonstrated successful experience in teaching study abroad (Spain) programs, including supervision of undergraduate projects
• Ability to teach into other subjects in the other International Studies and Global Studies suite of subjects, and in other study-abroad Majors (Latin Americas)
• Doctoral qualification in an area related to the position

While not essential, candidates that can demonstrate the following will be highly desirable:

• Additional qualifications in language and culture pedagogy
• Experience in subject and program coordination

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $102,952to $121,849pa (Level B)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How To Apply

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You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria​

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC127796.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 24^th April 2019 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.