Classification: Academic Level B

Salary package: $112,916 - $128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

Location: Canberra / ACT

• The opportunity to work within a collaborative and interdisciplinary team with world-class researchers and educators in the 8th highest ranked anthropology department in the world.
• Work in a beautiful, lively campus environment on the city’s doorstep.
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of other benefits

Position overview

The ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology, CASS seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Medical Anthropology to reinvigorate and extend medical anthropology, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, contributing to both Anthropology programs, as well as interdisciplinary programs focused on medicine and planetary futures. Their research should be at the cutting-edge of the medical anthropology field. The candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced, and collegial early career academic who brings expertise and educational innovation to a high performing school.

Candidates will be asked for evidence of on-going, active field-based research in Medical Anthropology; a strong publication record against opportunity; and a strong teaching record, in particular on-line and innovative teaching to a diverse cohort of undergraduate and Master students. Evidence of ability to gain competitive grants will be an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise independent PhD research projects, develop postgraduate coursework, teach into the undergraduate curriculum, engage in research, and serve on university committees as appropriate

College overview

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For further information, please contact: Professor Alison Behie, E: alison.behie@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role, please upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.