Lecturer in Modern European Philosophy

Job no: 0050759
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts 
School: Historical and Philosophical Studies
Salary: Level B $114,645.00 - $136,136.00 p.a. plus 17% super

• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Make a significant contribution to research and engagement in philosophy, cultivating networks nationally and internationally.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing new subjects, and supervising higher degree research students. The role requires a commitment to achieving high-level research performance, including the steady production of refereed publications and a demonstrated ability to secure grants. The Lecturer will facilitate a classroom experience that meets diverse needs and promotes scholarly inquiry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Subject coordination, including the supervision of sessional tutors.
• Curriculum design and innovation, with a focus on cross-disciplinary approaches.
• Pursuit of grants and the production of high-quality publications.
• Leadership in the development of national and international institutional partnerships and networks.

Who We Are Looking For

You possess a demonstrated understanding of diverse learning orientations, translating this knowledge into the creation of a highly inclusive student learning environment, where your intellectual focus fosters an environment of keen scholarly inquiry. Your professional conduct is characterised by a commitment to the highest standards of collegial behaviour, aligning seamlessly with the values and behaviours outlined by the Faculty.

You will also have:

• PhD or equivalent in Philosophy or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Substantial and active research with a developing publication profile.
• Specialization in Modern European Philosophy, complementing existing strengths, with the ability to supervise theses and engage in multidisciplinary research.

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. 

Your New Team – 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.  

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

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.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion  page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. 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. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva 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.

Position Description