Convenor, Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry
Australian National University (ANU) Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
- Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
- $112,916 - $150,694 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
- Lead and facilitate the activities of the Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry.
- Advance the studies of bigotry and social justice scholarship.
- Raise the profile of this research across the university and beyond.
- Provide leadership for the Foundation.
- Participate and build upon the existing program of activities.
- Participate in teaching and supervision.
- Develop relationships with relevant units within the ANU and external organisations.
- Strong researcher or clear potential to develop excellence in their field of research.
- Well-developed administrative skills.
- Part-time position (up to 17.5 hours per week) funded for up to 3 years.
- Opportunity to lead a significant research project in the field of bigotry and social justice.
- The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.
- An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Convenor, Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry
Job ID: 556115
Location: Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
Position Type: Continuing (Contingent Funded)
Closing Date: Sep 15 2024 at 23:55 AEST
Position Description
Classification: Academic Level B or Level C
Salary Package: $112,916 - $150,694 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Terms: Part time, continuing (contingent funded) (Up to 17.5 hours) (funded up to 3 years)
Position Overview:
The College of Arts and Social Sciences is seeking a committed, strategic, and versatile Level B or Level C academic to lead the Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry. The Freilich Project is a philanthropically funded unit in the College of Arts and Social Sciences. The Director, Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry is expected to lead and facilitate the activities of the Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry, to advance the studies of bigotry and social justice scholarship, and to raise the profile of this research across the university and beyond.
The successful candidate will be a strong researcher (or show clear potential to develop excellence in their field of research) and possess well-developed administrative skills. They will provide leadership for the Foundation, participate and build upon the existing program of activities, participate in teaching and supervision, and develop relationships with relevant units within the ANU and external organisations. The position is available for 3 years initially, at 0.5FTE (equivalent to 2.5 days per week) with total full-time workload to be negotiated with the academic’s local area.
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the largest single College of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 46 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and two ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 100 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.
For further information please contact: Prof Bronwyn Parry, E: dean.cass@anu.edu.au
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion
Application Information:
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
- A response to the selection criteria listed in the Position Description (attached)
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
- A short proposal, of no more than 1 page in length, outlining a research, public engagement or educational project that you would coordinate and deliver during a three year term as Director of the Freilich Project. This project must accord with the Freilich Project’s three key objectives https://freilich.anu.edu.au/about/history. Total project budget should be in the range of $200,000 - $250,000.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
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