Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer, Humanities & Social Sciences

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Humanities & Social Sciences, UNSW Canberra

This Job is based in Australia

Employment type:

Fixed-term contract, full-time (35 hours)

Duration: 2 years

Remuneration:
Level B from $127,947 / Level C from $155,403 plus 17% super

Location:

UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.

UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience.

If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Humanities & Social Sciences provides an understanding of how we navigate the world, what we can learn from our past and how we can make a difference going forward.

At the UNSW Canberra School of Humanities & Social Sciences, we help develop the minds that shape Australia, the region and the international community. Our students learn from an internationally recognised team of academics and develop critical thinking skills. Our research is internationally recognised and explores complex global issues, including issues directly relevant to Defence and Australia’s national security.

This new teaching and research position is vital to the development, delivery and marking of the new suite of asynchronous courses within our School of Humanities & Social Sciences. You will share your deep knowledge in a humanities discipline relevant to the study of warfare.

• A PhD (or close to completion) in a humanities discipline relevant to the study of warfare. This may include, but is not limited to, history, strategic studies, security studies, politics, and area studies.
• Preference for an ability to teach at an undergraduate or postgraduate level courses such as Australian Military History / Military Ethics / Theory and Application of Land Power.
• A track record (or advanced plans for) teaching and researching in an area relevant for the study of warfare, and/or relevant work experience in this area.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre‑employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

• National and International Criminal History Checks
• Entitlement to work and s
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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