Lecturer, Indigenous Studies - Melbourne, Australia - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

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Melbourne, Australia

5 days ago

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Description

We are seeking a Lecturer, Indigenous Studies to assist with strengthening the overall research, teaching, and external partner engagement for Indigenous Studies at Swinburne.

This full-time, ongoing role will contribute to curriculum development, teaching, and research across two schools and will play an important role in the overall student experience, teaching quality, and the quality of student outcomes.

As an expert within your field, you will bring high quality teaching and potential for research excellence, and mentorship. Additionally, you will contribute to the Indigenising and decolonising of teaching and learning across the Schools.

It is expected that you will maintain and continue to develop your scholarly research and/or professional expertise throughout your engagement at Swinburne.

A capacity to supervise postgraduate students will be an advantage. The appointee will also assist in the achievement of objectives detailed in Swinburne's Reconciliation Action Plan.

This is a Targeted position and an affirmative measure therefore only open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic
Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This is a recruitment strategy to increase Swinburne's Aboriginal workforce._

About You
To be suitable for this role you need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Demonstrated ability to manage curriculum, and high-quality teaching in Indigenous Studies with outstanding student outcomes.
A strong record of, or potential for, highquality research as evidenced by publications and / or nontraditional research outcomes.
Knowledge in concepts of Indigenous health and wellbeing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, including an ability to work effectively with colleagues external to the department and the university.

Qualifications
A PhD in Indigenous Studies or associated relevant field (preferred)

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to Swinburne's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

_The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage._

Applications Close:
Sunday 19th March at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.