Professor in Indigenous Australian Studies

8 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Educational sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• High profile academic leadership role
• Opportunity to provide leadership in Indigenous research and teaching
• Flexible working arrangements and relocation assistance available

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time
• Level E - $202,477 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga (Off campus and/or flexible work arrangements available by negotiation)

As Professor of Indigenous Australian Studies, you will provide significant leadership through teaching and research and contribute to the administration, and strategic planning of the School, Faculty and University.

Duties in this area will include supervising doctoral students, mentoring early career staff, attracting research grants, and contributing high quality research outputs of both national and international standing.

To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated leadership and significant experience in and comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous Australian studies discipline.
• A doctoral qualification, relevant to the discipline of Indigenous Australian Studies or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• A record of academic achievement of national and/or international standing through distinguished contributions, including academic leadership, to the scholarship of teaching and/or research/creative works or professional activity.
• Significant experience in and comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous Australian and/or interdisciplinary Indigenous Australian Studies and recognised as a leading authority at a national and international level.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and provide a 1-2 page 'statement of suitability' demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description). If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Faculty of Arts and Education is one of three Faculties within the University. Six Schools and Centres offer a diversity of courses in education, communication, social work and human services, library and information studies, theology, humanities, Indigenous Australian studies and Islamic studies.

With over 10,000 students, the Faculty is an innovator in online and blended learning modes. Over 200 academic staff deliver distinctive courses, and are supported by a skilled team of professional staff. On campus courses are delivered at the Universitys Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, and Port Macquarie campuses, and at other locations including Sydney and Canberra.

Academic staff within the Faculty undertake high quality, impactful research that engages with governments and professional organisations, nationally, internationally and in regional communities, ensuring excellent supervision for Higher Degree Research students.

The School of Indigenous Australian Studies is located primarily on the Dubbo campus with staff also on Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, and Port Macquarie campuses. The School develops and delivers compulsory foundation Indigenous Australian Studies to almost 3000 Charles Sturt University students enrolled in all undergraduate degrees and progressing the inclusion of compulsory subjects in post-graduate courses. The School develops research and consultancy links with local communities, institutions, services and agencies, together with national and international scholarly communities.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.

This position has been targeted for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians under Charles Sturt Universitys First Nations Employment Strategy.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Professor Jay Phillips | Head of School, School of Indigenous Australian Studies | [email protected] | Ph: (02) 68857330

Closing Date: 11 pm, 1 April 2024

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

Country

Australia

City

Bathurst Regional

Postal Code

Bathurst

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/366914/professor-in-indige…

Contact

City

Bathurst Regional

STATUS: EXPIRED