The School of Government and International Relations is among the highest-ranked politics schools or departments in Australia. It has received the top ranking of 5, âWell above world standard,â in Political Science/International Relations in the past three Excellence in Research for Australia exercises, dating to 2012. The School consistently ranks among the very top Australian departments for research productivity and external funding, and it ranked first in Queensland in the most recent Shanghai rankings. Our research expertise is leveraged in extensive engagement activities with government and civil society, and in dynamic learning and teaching that has garnered numerous university and external awards.
The School of Government and International Relations is seeking a an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Political Science/Public Policy/Indigenous Politics.
In this position you will be expected to produce high-quality research, develop and teach courses in the fields of Political Science, Public Policy and Indigenous Politics and contribute to external engagement in line with their interests and expertise. You will also:
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, youâll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youâll have on every community and every future.
We are inviting applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academics interested in a career at Griffith University. Your expertise and unique perspective will play a pivotal role in enriching our academic landscape and driving positive change. To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
Candidates seeking to be appointed at the Senior Lecturer level should demonstrate the potential to attract external research funding, evidence of a competitive research track record consistent with discipline benchmarks, and experience in partnering and collaborating with leading institutions in their field.
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants:
Applicants are required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence includes:
Applicants will be requested to provide a completed âConfirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent Form/Letterâ if they are shortlisted for this role.
The Griffith First Peoples Employment Partner is here to support you with this if need be. Please feel free to be in contact with the First Peoples Employment Partner, Bronwyn Horn at email: b.horn@griffith.edu.au at any stage of the application process if you have any questions.
What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position based at the Griffith University South Brisbane (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
Griffith Universityâs campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary for Lecturer, Level B will be $113,226 - $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,318 per annum
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