Senior Lecturer | REF: 494528
University of Western Australia
English and Cultural Studies
Faculty of Arts
Tenurable appointment
Commencing 7 January 2016
Salary range: Level C $110,822 – $127,788 p.a.
The University of Western Australia is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight and ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, with a broad and balanced coverage of disciplines in the arts, sciences and major professions.
For the past 100 years, UWA has contributed significantly to the intellectual, cultural and economic development of the State of Western Australia and the nation as a whole.
English and Cultural Studies is a highly successful teaching and research discipline in the Faculty of Arts at The University of Western Australia, with a program which encompasses literary studies in Medieval and Early Modern Literature, Shakespeare, Australian Literature, Romantic and Victorian Literature, Modernist Literature, Cinema Studies, Creative Writing, Performance Studies, Postcolonial Literatures, Cultural Studies and Literary Theory.
As Senior Lecturer, you will have demonstrated research strengths in one or more of the following: Literature and Film; Postcolonial and World Literatures; Modern European Literature and ideas; and must be prepared to work in these and related areas, as required, in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program.
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:
- PhD in literature
- Outstanding record of research publication relative to career stage
- Ability to attract research funding
- Ability to develop, co-ordinate and teach undergraduate units in Literature and Film, Postcolonial and World Literatures and European Literature.
- Ability to supervise at honours and postgraduate level
- Curriculum development skills
- Academic administration skills such as the administration of a successful program
- Ability/interest in a language other than English
- Commitment to pursue the best educational practices, and to implement institutional goals
- Ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.
Closing date: Thursday 13 August 2015.
This position is open to international applications.
Benefits include 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions, fares to Perth (if applicable) for appointee and dependents, along with a removal allowance. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.
Application Details:
Applications must be submitted online. Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description and applicants should clearly demonstrate they meet the selection criteria. Applicants with teaching experience are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of their application.
Please see the position description prior to applying: http://www.unijobs.com.au/the-university-of-western-australia-jobs/G9ZZ/senior-lecturer-ref-494528
Further information about English and Cultural Studies at the University can be found at English and Cultural Studies.
