"Teaching Fellowship (B) - School of Humanities"

Job no: 514594

Work type: Fixed term - Full-time

Campus: Adelaide

Categories: Level B, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

(Level B) $111,031 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Full Time – 18 Month Fixed Term Opportunity Available

The University of Adelaide is a large and successful University in Australia's Group of Eight research intensive universities, distinguished by its international reputation and commitment to innovation and excellence in research and teaching. 

The Department of English, Creative Writing, and Film is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow (B) in English Literature to join our outstanding team as the discipline enters the next phase of its long history at Adelaide. 

The successful candidate will have a significant research track record in some aspect of the modern history of the novel and the proven ability to teach across a spectrum of undergraduate courses. An ability to teach Australian and American literature is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will also be expected to supervise higher-degree research students and to shoulder administrative duties within the Department as required.

The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance, and generate publications of international standard.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in English
• Experience in teaching a variety of courses in Australian university English
• Record of success in effective teaching using evidence-based pedagogy that promotes student engagement
• Record of successful course coordination, curriculum development, and/or pedagogical innovation
• Research excellence in the discipline of English literary studies, as evidenced by publications in well-ranked journal and/or book publications
• Ability to supervise HDR candidates and Honours students in English
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework  and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs 

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au 

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please submit an updated resume, a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), and a document (no more than 2 pages) that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday, 26 August 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For more information regarding this position, contact:

Samantha Connor

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Human Resources

E: samantha.connor@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

Advertised: 07 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Applications close:26 Aug 2024 11:55 PM