Associate Lecturer (Anthropology)

Associate Lecturer (Anthropology)

Locations: St Lucia Campus

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-42483

School of Social Science

Part-time (40%), fixed-term position for Summer Semester, through to February 2025

Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

Based at St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Lecturer in Anthropology in the School of Social Science. As a teaching-focused academic, you will teach the Summer Semester offering of an Anthropology course which is offered to undergraduate students (ANTH1030: Anthropology of Current World Issues) and engage in the collegial life of the School.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Coordinate courses, develop and deliver lectures and tutorials, assess and mark students, maintain quality of courses, mentor students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Citizenship and Service: Engage with the collegial life and activities of the School, perform administrative functions, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completed PhD or near completion of PhD in Anthropology.
• Demonstrated knowledge in a relevant field of Anthropology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effective courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels using active learning and flexible approaches to teaching, including teaching online.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.

Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

As this role is for a short, fixed-term contract and is based in Brisbane, we are not accepting applications from interstate or international candidates at this time.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Acting Convener of the Anthropology major, Associate Professor Gerhard Hoffstaedter at g.hoffstaedter@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close: Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42483).