Associate Lecturer, Indigenous Australians Only
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Closing date
- 10 Dec 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of BioSciences
Salary: $73,669 - $99,964 (Level A)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 17% super
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, we are globally engaged; comprehensive; research-intensive; and committed to responding to the major challenges of our time.
The Faculty of Science is one of the most highly regarded Science faculties in Australia and has been recognized internationally for our role in expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We are a multidisciplinary Faculty comprising of seven schools and enrolling over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Faculty of Science is a thriving, passionate and internationally networked community. We have a history of leadership in research, innovation, teaching and learning and play an important role in Australia's participation in the global knowledge economy.
The Opportunity
The School of BioSciences are inviting applications from emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics specialising in teaching & learning. This is an excellent opportunity for those that are looking to advance their scholarly career. The position is ongoing and has been established to nurture your talent and provide you with developmental support to progress your career within the higher education sector.
This position represents just one of many commitments to build a cohort of Indigenous academic staff within the Faculty of Science and to enrich the Faculty’s diverse scholarly community.
It forms an important link in building a sustainable career pathway for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the Faculty of Science — from undergraduate to Professorial level and beyond.
Your Profile
As an aspiring academic you will have a clear passion for your teaching & learning and be highly motivated to investigate contemporary and innovative teaching practices. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to work with a broad range of people to achieve your goals.
You Will Have
- A tertiary degree (Honours level) in Biological Sciences or a related field. The Faculty are also interested in speaking with any candidates who have an interest in enrolling in a Masters or PhD program, and would be able to support candidates in managing their study alongside this role which would include a reduction in FTE while completing their Postgraduate studies
- A commitment to teaching excellence and the implementation of innovative teaching practices
- An ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What we offer you
We offer flexibility, whatever that may mean for you. Many of our benefit programs and onsite amenities are aimed at supporting you - including generous leave, childcare subsidies, discounted parking, medical and health care. We offer extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, and we’ll support you in doing what you love.
We seek to increase the diversity of our workforce and the representation of all members of our community that have been traditionally under-represented.
How to Apply
If you’re curious, motivated and ready to undertake a meaningful and rewarding role we’re ready to meet you.
Apply online, complete the application and upload the following:
- A copy of your CV
- Responses to Key Selection Criteria
Position Description:
Applications close: 10 Dec 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Company
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world’s top 50*.
Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city’s cultural scene.
Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University’s performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne’s international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in 2015, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in 2003.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
In 2008 Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a new graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world’s top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.
More than 50,000 students from over 120 countries take courses in the University’s 12 faculties and graduate schools.
For more information please visit: http://www.unimelb.edu.au
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015
- Mini-site
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Telephone
- +61 (3) 8344 4000
- Location
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Parkville
Melbourne
Victoria
VIC 3010
Australia
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