Lecturer

Position Overview

This Lecturer position involves research, teaching and service within the School of Culture, History and Language (CHL) in the College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP). The successful candidate will publish high-quality, impactful research in peer-reviewed journals and academic presses, and pursue grant-funding opportunities within a world-class School known for the support and mentorship that it provides to its early career researchers.

The role has been established to support the School’s delivery in Pacific and Asian History and Indonesian Language Programs. It will contribute to the School’s delivery of the Bachelor of Asian Studies (BASIA), Master of Asian Studies (MASIA) and Master of Asia and Pacific Studies (MANPS) degrees to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University and may supervise honours and graduate research students.

The position also involves service contributions to the School and College, including administrative and planning work that supports research and education activities, as well as serving on School and College committees.

The Person

The successful applicant will be deeply committed to enhancing the Pacific and Asian History and Indonesian Language programs through innovative teaching, program building, research development, and community outreach. The applicant will demonstrate an active research and publication agenda in an area related to Pacific and Asian History, Indonesian Language, and/or a related field. The applicant will be teaching in both the Pacific and Asian History and Indonesian Language areas and in their area of specialisation at all levels, both undergraduate and postgraduate.

The College

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a distinctive community of multidisciplinary and area specialists dedicated to research, education and engagement in the world’s most dynamic region. CAP is the global centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, uncovering our past, informing our present, and reshaping our future to address the region’s challenges.

The School

The School of Culture, History and Language (CHL) is a multidisciplinary community of scholars within the College of Asia and the Pacific, who undertake a dynamic and interdisciplinary research and teaching program.

Enquiries

For more information about the position please contact Professor Simon Avenell at: simon.avenell@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager listed above.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.