Job no: 0062454 Location: Parkville Campus, Melbourne Role type: Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Arts School: School of Languages and Linguistics Salary: Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pension)
About the Role The School of Languages and Linguistics invites applications for a Lecturer to join the Italian Studies program, with a focus on pre-modern (14th-17th centuries) Italian literature, history and culture.
The role will undertake both teaching and research in their discipline or related areas, contributing to undergraduate, honours and postgraduate education. With a track record of research resulting in high-quality publications, the incumbent will engage in research or professional activities relevant to their field, ensuring high-quality outputs through independent and collaborative efforts.
The Lecturer will also handle administrative duties within the Faculty, including coordinating an award program if required.
In the School of Languages and Linguistics, the Lecturer in Italian Studies will be expected to leverage their teaching expertise to create inclusive classroom experiences that cater to a diverse student body while fostering and supporting scholarly inquiry. The position will be responsible for supervision of postgraduate research students and participation in research training.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a passionate educator, with a completed PhD in Italian, or a related discipline, with a preference for pre-modern (14th-17th centuries) Italian literature, history and culture.
You will have a strong record in research with a developing research profile, with the ability and willingness to teach subjects at all levels from A1 to C2 of the CEFR in various modes.
With a demonstrated ability to teach at undergraduate level, you are capable of ensuring a highly inclusive student learning environment for students, while also providing support to tutoring staff.
You have strong organisational skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
The Italian Studies Program The Italian Studies program offers opportunities to study and undertake independent research projects with nationally and internationally renowned scholars working in areas such as language acquisition and linguistics, Italian cinema, contemporary Italian and global literatures and cultural studies, medieval and renaissance studies, translation studies and teaching and learning innovation.
Beyond sound disciplinary skills, our students develop and enhance critical workplace skills. These include intercultural competency interacting with the Italian-speaking communities in Australia and abroad.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check outour benefits page!
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
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Applications close: 16 JUNE 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description:0062454Lecturer, Italian StudiesPD.pdf
Advertised: 17 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time