Lecturer: Aboriginal Studies (Level A)

University of South Australia
November 05, 2024
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  • Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples only

  • Full-time, continuing position, based in the Justice and Society Unit at the Magill campus
  • Commencement Salary: $96.929 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
  • About the Role

    The Lecturer: Aboriginal Studies is responsible for the development, teaching and coordination of Aboriginal Studies courses within the Academic Unit's undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and contributing to the Academic Unit's research agenda. The position will contribute independently and as part of a team to support the Academic Unit's teaching and research outcomes and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities with a specific focus on Aboriginal Studies.

    About UniSA

    The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

    Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society's most pressing issues, UniSA Justice and Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of Aboriginal Studies, Arts, Law, Psychology, Social Work and Human Services.

    Core Responsibilities

  • Develop, coordinate, and teach Aboriginal Studies courses. This includes building and maintain connections with local Aboriginal communities, including Elders, and community organisations in service to the courses and programs of the Academic Unit
  • Develop a research and scholarly track record. This includes contributing to research and scholarly activity, independently and/or as a member of a team, which results in quality publications in relevant academic journals, and the presentation of conference papers and seminars
  • Create, foster and enhance local and national links with relevant community and university bodes as they assist the advancement of University and Academic Unit objectives
  • Plan, review and manage resources to facilitate the Academic Unit's teaching activities
  • Essential Skills and Experience

  • Identify as an Australian Aboriginal person and possess a demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on the provision of services to and workforce considerations for Aboriginal communities
  • Tertiary qualification or relevant industry/discipline experience in Aboriginal Studies
  • Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and a commitment to the contemporary practice of Aboriginal Studies
  • Demonstrated ability and experience carrying out teaching activities which are academically relevant, centre Aboriginal knowledges and pedagogies, and reflect student and professional needs and standards
  • A commitment to establishing a program of research and scholarly activity that enhances the research profile of Academic Unit by conducting activity, independently and/or as a member of a team, which results in publication in relevant academic journals, and the presentation of conference papers and seminars
  • Benefits

    Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

  • Access to great personal development opportunities
  • Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  • Flexible working conditions
  • A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
  • A variety of leave arrangements
  • Culture

    At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

    We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on ([email protected]). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

    Start Your Unstoppable Career!

    For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

    Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6610.

    Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 5 November 2024

    Pursuant to Section 56 part 2 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (as amended) (SA) applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

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