Lecturer

School of Indigenous Studies

• Full-time, tenurable appointment
• Base salary range: Level B $105,043.00 – $124,301.00 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education (PVCIE) is responsible for leading the University of Western Australia’s Indigenous Education Strategy which encompasses all areas of the University’s activities. The PVCIE provides strategic leadership of the School of Indigenous Studies and is responsible for the operations and strategic developments of the Berndt Museum, and the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health.  Through these entities the office has responsibility to deliver multi-disciplinary teaching and research programs, and provide specialised support and services to current and future Indigenous students.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will work in an academic team providing a high level of teaching and high quality and high impact research as well as make substantial contributions to priorities projects and initiatives within the UWA Indigenous Strategy.

About you 

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• PhD or equivalent in a field relevant to Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage
• Demonstrated teaching and learning experience and expertise relevant to the School’s teaching programs and the cultural collections of the Berndt Museum
• Strong record of research publication relative to career stage
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary School, as well as lead strategic teaching and research projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal community organisations and networks in WA, nationally and internationally
• Demonstrated well-developed communication skills

Note: Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Lecturer SIS - 513314.docx

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 31 December 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nerry Nichols on (08) 6488 7336 or at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:02 Dec 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:31 Dec 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time