"Lecturer in Japanese Studies and Asian Studies"

• Full-time, Continuing opportunity
• Located at our vibrant Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Teaching Focused
• Level B Academic salary range plus 17% superannuation
• Commence early 2026

About the position

La Trobe University’s Department of Languages and Cultures seeks to appoint an excellent candidate to a continuing full-time position as a Lecturer in Japanese Studies and Asian Studies. This teaching-focused position is designed to help deliver the full Japanese Studies and Asian Studies curriculum. The successful applicant will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across the Japanese and Asian Studies curriculum.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
• Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collaborative and collegial manner.
• Demonstrated native or near-native Japanese proficiency, and ability to teach in Asian Studies.
• Demonstrated capacity to mark undergraduate level assessment tasks in the field of Japanese and Asian Studies.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 4 January 2026

Position Enquiries: Claire Knowles, Head of Department, Department of Languages and Cultures
C.Knowles@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;
Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• A Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria located in the Position Description

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