Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in English Literature

About This Opportunity

Join a vibrant and internationally recognised School where creativity, critical inquiry and scholarly excellence intersect. The School of Communication and Arts is seeking to appoint two outstanding academics as Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in English Literature.

We welcome applications from scholars working in any area of literary studies in English. Particular areas of interest may include:

• Contemporary literature in English, particularly 21st-century fiction and/or poetry
• Global and transnational literatures
• Australian literature and literary cultures
• Literary theory and innovative critical approaches including digital humanities and environmental humanities
• Literary studies engaging with questions of gender, sexuality, identity, and diversity

Key responsibilities

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, engage with external stakeholders and partners, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.