Lecturer, International Relations

• Full-time, Fixed-term (2.5 years)
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• Lecturer – $98,510 – $116,332 per annum + 17% superannuation

About the position

La Trobe University’s Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy seeks to appoint an excellent early career academic to a 2.5 year, fixed term position as a Lecturer in International Relations. This role encompasses teaching, research and service. The successful applicant will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across our International Relations and Politics program, including teaching cores and elective subjects in the new Bachelor of Global Studies, Master of International Relations, and Bachelor of Arts (International Studies and Politics majors).

The successful applicant will pursue an active scholarly research agenda in alignment with the Department and University’s Research Strategy, and will supervise honours and postgraduate research students. The department would like to build on its existing expertise in security/conflict studies, but also encourages strong candidates from other subfields of International Relations to apply. Area studies expertise in Asia, the Middle East or North America would also be looked upon favourably.

An academic at Level B is expected to develop curriculum, teach and undertake research or other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD in International Relations or a cognate field.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development based on disciplinary expertise in International Relations or Politics.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach across a range of areas within the disciplines of International Relations and Politics.
• Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
• Evidence of the ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.
• Capacity to successfully supervise honours and postgraduate students.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing date:  Monday, 22nd November 2021 by 11:55pm

Position Enquiries:  James Leibold, +61 3 9479 2089; Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

PD – Level B – Lecturer, International Relations.pdf

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

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La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment for all staff. We offer flexible work arrangements that can assist you in balancing your work and other responsibilities.

La Trobe is proud to be a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN program to advance gender equality in academia.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.