Lecturer - Cultural Geography, UNSW Canberra

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Location:Canberra, ACT
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Lecturer in Cultural Geography

Employment type:  Full time

Duration: Fixed term

Remuneration: Level B, from $119,440 - $140,802 plus 17% Superannuation 

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 

About UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra is a campus of UNSW located at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. UNSW is not like other places you have worked, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It is the reason we are one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.  

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. 

Why Your Role Matters:

The School of Science seeks to employ a Lecturer (Level B) In Cultural Geography.  The School encompasses the disciplines of Physics and Oceanography, Chemistry, Geography, and Mathematics & Statistics. This lecturing position supports the research and teaching activities of the School. The School has a strong research profile in both theoretically-innovative and empirically-rich cultural geographic research addressing many of the urgent challenges facing us in the twenty-first century. The Lecturer will be expected to conduct scholarly research that advances the School’s international profile in areas like the social impacts of innovations in the material and biological sciences; human behaviour and technology; artistic and performative spaces; Continental Philosophy and Social Theory; experimental and creative methodologies; and geopolitical cultures. For further information about the cultural geography research group, please visit our website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/canberra/our-research/research-excellence/science-research/cultural-geography .

In teaching, the School has a comprehensive program of undergraduate courses as part of the Geography Major,   and is looking to develop its existing suite of postgraduate taught courses in the areas of Behavioural Science and Technology and Environmental Resilience. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in Geography, including supervision of Honours and Postgraduate students.

Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Cultural/Human Geography or a closely related field, a demonstrated record of high-quality research that supplements and extends the interests of the cultural geography group, and the ability and willingness to contribute to the teaching program at all levels. Previous university teaching experience is also strongly desired, especially in relation to areas like Social Geography, Nature/Society, Geopolitics, and Cultural Geography. The position will also be expected to contribute to the effective functioning of the School by undertaking a range of other administrative duties. A knowledge and understanding of equity and diversity and OH&S procedures and practices is essential.

Responsibilities:

• The successful appointee will be expected to teach into the Geography undergraduate major program, as well as teach into existing/develop new postgraduate taught courses as appropriate.
• Engage in individual and/or collaborative research of an internationally recognised standard in an area of human/cultural geography relevant to the research strengths of the School.
• Create scholarly impact which is recognised by international peers in the advancement of human/cultural geography or related disciplines.
• Undertake the development of applications for competitive funding, including participating as a co-investigator and/or chief-investigator in competitive grant applications.
• Mentor and guide students and colleagues and develop the next generation of academics through the supervision of Honours and HDR students.
• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements, and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and provide assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.

Who You Are: 

You will have the following skills and experience:

• A PhD in Human/Cultural Geography or a related discipline.
• An emerging 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.
• An aptitude for teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Ability to use educational technology platforms and online delivery methods to deliver courses.
• Strong teaching capability and a passion for educational excellence
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Evidence of the capacity for highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:  

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Generous superannuation contributions 
• Employee discounts  
• A commitment to life long learning  
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

Eligibility: 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.  

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

How to apply:  

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.

In your application, please include:

• your CV
• a 2-page pitch addressing the Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description.

In order to view the Position Description – please ensure that you allow pop-ups for Jobs@UNSW Portal. 

Applications Close: 2 January 2024, 11:30pm AEDT.

Contact:  

John-David Dewsbury

E:  [email protected]

Any questions about the application process - please email [email protected]  

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit our website: UNSW Canberra

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for staff. 

Advertised:27 Nov 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:02 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time