Lecturer in Australian Politics - Teaching and Research

About the role

The School of Humanities and Social Science, UNSW Canberra, seeks a Lecturer in Australian politics for a three-year position.

Responsibilities

• Teach ZHSS1401 Ideals, Interests and Power within the school, and additional courses as required.
• Show expertise in Australian Politics and broader interests in Political Philosophy, Security Studies, and/or International Relations.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, develop innovative learning experiences, and support students in achieving excellent academic outcomes.
• Carry out activities to develop scholarly research and professional activities both nationally and internationally.
• Collaborate across disciplines, mentor students, and shape the future of politics education and research at UNSW Canberra.

Requirements

• A PhD in a discipline related to the study of Australian politics and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues, including participating as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.

Qualifications

A PhD in a discipline related to the study of Australian politics and/or relevant work experience.

Skills

• Expertise in Australian Politics and broader interests in Political Philosophy, Security Studies, and/or International Relations.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
• Track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact.
• Ability to engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Ability to contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.

Benefits

• Access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc).
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments, and salary sacrifice.
• Free gym access.
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.