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About the University of Tasmania

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The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is Australia’s fourth oldest university. It is ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide1 and is one of Australia’s premier university for teaching excellence, recently receiving more teaching awards than any other Australian university. 2

With more than 34,000 students, the University provides a creative and stimulating academic environment and vibrant campus life. While maintaining a distinctive Tasmanian identity, the University of Tasmania offers a truly internationalised curriculum and broad access to a diverse range of degrees, student exchanges and learning experiences to shape future global leaders.

Our scholars are able to interact with the friendly locals at university and throughout the Tasmanian community, giving you a great opportunity to improve your English and career prospects while enjoying a true ‘Australian experience’.

Beyond the student experience, the University’s community is strengthened by a network of more than 105,000 alumni spanning over 120 countries, and is underpinned by collaborative partnerships with other organisations who share our strategic outlook

Location

Tasmania is uniquely placed to offer a true Australian experience. The state is an overwhelmingly English-speaking environment and has a traditional Australian culture, all in a stunning and fun-packed location. Less than two hours from Sydney and less than one hour from Melbourne, Tasmania is known for its friendly, welcoming people, pleasant temperate climate, easy access to wilderness and heritage, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle with a strong arts culture.

The two international University of Tasmania campuses in Hobart and Launceston are large enough to offer you a vibrant and unique learning environment with world-class facilities, but still small enough to ensure friendly connections between staff and students, and a strong focus on the needs of the individual.

Courses

The University of Tasmania is very highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning and teaching. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate (bachelor) degrees, and more than 150 postgraduate programs from Graduate Certificates through to Masters and research programs.

Discipline areas for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs are across five faculties and three specialist institutes:

Arts & Law: humanities, social sciences, the Tasmanian College of the Arts, laws, legal studies

Tasmanian School of Business and Economics: accounting, finance, economics, management

Education: primary, physical activity studies, teaching

Health: medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, human life sciences, laboratory medicine

Science, Engineering and Technology: agricultural science, architecture and design, chemistry, information and communication technology, earth sciences (geology), engineering, geography and environmental studies, mathematics and physics, plant science, spatial sciences, zoology

Australian Maritime College: national centres for maritime engineering and hydrodynamics, and ports and shipping

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies: marine and Antarctic, fisheries and aquaculture, and marine conservation coursework and research programs

Menzies Research Institute Tasmania: honours and research focus

Use the University of Tasmania course finder to browse the full list of courses for international students.

1Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU), 2016
2 Australian Government Office of Learning and Teaching 2012, 2013, 2015

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China, Suzhou

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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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Lingnan University

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Hong Kong, Tuen Mun


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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno

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Czech Republic, Brno


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You can find out more information about the faculty on the website https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FacultyofArtsMasarykUniversity For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r-hr-award/. Department The Laboratory for the Experimental Research of Religion (LEVYNA) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative team of experimentalists tackling the evolution and functioning of human cognitive mechanisms facilitating religious cognition, behaviour, and institutions. We value open science, collegiality, and cooperation. Martin Lang is the director of LEVYNA and the PI of the CREDO project. His work lies at the intersection between the humanities and the cognitive and behavioural sciences, combining laboratory experiments with field studies to investigate how the human mind creates cultural niches and functions in them. He recently received a Vice-Rector at Masaryk University award for mentoring and excellent dissertation. Website: http:// https://www.levyna.cz/en Contact person at the workplace for any questions applicants may have about the position:  First name and surname: doc. Mgr. Martin Lang, Ph.D. E-mail: martinlang@mail.muni.cz

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Competitive

Posted

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NATIONAL ART SCHOOL

National Art School

Australia, Darlinghurst

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National Art School

Australia, Darlinghurst


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The position manages resource allocation including studios, budget oversight, and management of related learning and teaching materials. In keeping with minimum standards for Academic Levels under the Australian Higher Education – Academic Staff – Award 2020, staff employed at this level can normally be expected to make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of scholarship, research and teaching in their discipline. A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate. How to Apply Please visit the National Art School website https://nas.edu.au/working-at-nas/ for more information and to download the Information Pack. Please include the following in your application: A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements. A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience. If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email Juanita.hyde@nas.edu.au. Please email your application to hr@nas.edu.au The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The closing date for all applications will be Sunday 3 May 2026

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$139,265 to $152,670 plus leave loading, plus superannuation

Posted

27 Mar 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Tasmania

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Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology