This is a Targeted position and an affirmative measure therefore only open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This is a recruitment strategy to increase Swinburnes Aboriginal workforce.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lecturer, Indigenous Studies to assist with strengthening the overall research, teaching, and external partner engagement for Indigenous Studies at Swinburne.
This full-time, ongoing role will contribute to curriculum development, teaching, and research across two schools and will play an important role in the overall student experience, teaching quality, and the quality of student outcomes.
As an expert within your field, you will bring high quality teaching and potential for research excellence, and mentorship. Additionally, you will contribute to the Indigenising and decolonising of teaching and learning across the Schools. It is expected that you will maintain and continue to develop your scholarly research and/or professional expertise throughout your engagement at Swinburne.
A capacity to supervise postgraduate students will be an advantage. The appointee will also assist in the achievement of objectives detailed in Swinburnes Reconciliation Action Plan.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated ability to manage curriculum, and potential for high-quality teaching in Indigenous Studies with outstanding student outcomes.
- A strong record of, or potential for, high-quality research as evidenced by publications and / or non-traditional research outcomes.
- Knowledge in concepts of Indigenous health and wellbeing.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, including an ability to work effectively with colleagues external to the department and the university
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
A PhD in Indigenous Studies or associated relevant field is preferred (applicants completing a PhD or aiming to complete a PhD are also welcome to apply).
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburnes strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Special Measures: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and in accordance with Swinburnes ongoing commitment to reconciliation to increase the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Islander academic and general staff by affirmative action practices.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .
Applications Close: Thursday 26th March 2025, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
Victorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
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Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
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