Lecturer, Chinese Studies

Job no: 0048627
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
School: Asia Institute
Salary: Level B - $114,645 - $136,136 p.a. plus 17% super 

The Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.  

The Asia Institute is the home of studies in Asian languages and societies. Our academics are at the forefront of research into the intellectual, legal, politico-economic, cultural and religious traditions and transformations. 

View more about Asia Institute here.  

About the Role
The Chinese Studies Program at the University of Melbourne is one of the oldest and biggest academic programs of its kind in Australia, teaching language, society, and culture. A Lecturer undertakes teaching and research in their discipline or related area(s). The Lecturer will contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate level, and undertake research or engage in professional activities appropriate to their profession or discipline. The Lecturer undertakes administration primarily relating to their activities within the Faculty and may be required to perform the full academic responsibilities of, and related administration for, the coordination of an award program of the University.

Responsibilities include:

• Subject coordination including the supervision of sessional tutors (administrative and academic)
• Curriculum design and innovation, including cross disciplinary approaches
• Development of technology-based teaching, learning and assessment programs and resources
• Design and delivery of overseas subjects and other student mobility programs
• Teaching and learning innovation grants (with emphasis on national competitive and peer reviewed)
• Honours and postgraduate supervision, including RHDs
• Publications, including (but not limited to) peer- reviewed journal articles, book chapters, books, creative outputs and commissioned reports

Who We Are Looking For
The Lecturer will have experience in research, which have resulted in the publication of high-quality outputs or other demonstrated scholarly activities. Research may be carried out independently and/or as part of a team. The Lecturer may supervise postgraduate research students or

You will also have: 

• A completed PhD in the social sciences
• Demonstrated expertise in Chinese language, culture and society
• Demonstrated ability for excellence in teaching including the capacity to initiate course development
• Demonstrated course coordination experience
• Ability to supervise honours and postgraduate coursework degree theses
• A strong record in research with a developing publication profile
• Demonstrated capacity for multidisciplinary and collaborative research
• Capacity to attract research grants and consultancies
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the learning orientations of a diverse student cohort, combined with the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to create a highly inclusive student learning environment

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. 

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.  

About the University of Melbourne
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Be Yourself! 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Diversity and Inclusion of the community in which we live.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. We are proud of our 2023-2027 Indigenous Strategy . Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the position

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 

Applications close: 18 APRIL 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) 

Position Description: 0048627_Lecturer in Chinese Studies - T+R_PD.pdf

Position Description