Associate Professor in Peace And Conflict

1 week ago


Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict to join our School of Social and Political Sciences. In this role, you will provide academic leadership and foster an inclusive, enriching classroom experience for our diverse student body. Additionally, as Co-Director of the Initiative for Peacebuilding, you will lead groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and engagement efforts to advance peacebuilding and conflict prevention in the Indo-Pacific region

Your responsibilities will include:

Subject coordination including the supervision of sessional tutors (administrative and academic) Curriculum design and innovation, including cross-disciplinary approaches Teaching and learning innovation grants (with emphasis on national competitive and peer reviewed) Publications, including (but not limited to) peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, books, creative outputs and commissioned reports Research grants and external research income (emphasis on competitive, international and peer-reviewed) Active engagement in service, leadership and coordination roles in the discipline, School and Faculty, including co-directing the Initiative for Peacebuilding, Demonstrating respectful, inclusive behaviours at all times and building trust amongst colleagues

Who We Are Looking For
You will embody rigour, integrity, and intellectual freedom while championing diversity, social justice, and environmental sustainability, joining the School of Social and Political Sciences to redefine the world and impact meaningful change through your work.

You will also have:

A completed PhD in a relevant discipline Strong computer literacy in line with the University's commitment to eTeaching and eLearning Demonstrated excellence in leadership and management including the capacity to contribute to strategic planning that will advance the Peacebuilding Initiative A capacity to develop and foster new engagement activities, including the willingness and capacity to participate in public events

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position .

Your New Team - The School of Social and Political Sciences
The appointee will join the School of Social and Political Sciences, which is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia and internationally. The School's aim is to redefine the world and change what matters, and our work is underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom, integrity, diversity, environmental sustainability and social justice. We value collegiality and active citizenship and are committed to contributing strongly to public and institutional life, and to providing an engaged and distinctive social science and arts education for our students.

What We Offer You
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.



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