School of Social Sciences

• An exciting opportunity to join Western Australia’s leading Social Science group
• Contribute to our teaching and research program in Public Policy and Environmental Policy
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 5 years
• Base salary range: Level C: $139,000 – $159,893. p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The School of Social Sciences offers a rich learning and research environment spanning a number of disciplinary and interdisciplinary themes with a focus on the applied social sciences. As well as undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the School supports an active research program.

About the opportunity

As the appointee, you will contribute to excellence in research and teaching in the area of International Relations and Political Science within the University and within the community, professional, commercial or industrial sectors.

You will undertake independent research and teaching in International Relations and Political Science with a focus on student experience and graduate employability and support the strategic initiatives of the University and School.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses in the area of International Security and either comparative politics or international security and gender.
• Evidence of a commitment to designing and promoting innovative use of technology in delivering teaching and assessment.
• Evidence of emerging impact of research either on academic debate and practice, or policy and practice in business, government or broader society.
• Funding success as a named investigator on external research grants to support researcher driven and demand driven research.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.
• Emerging record of engagement showing a strong commitment to effective knowledge transfer beyond academia.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:    PD [Senior Lecturer] [518052].pdf

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 Addressing the selection criteria

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 1 September 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Amanda Davies at amanda.davies@uwa.edu.au  

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.