Lecturer, Spanish and Latin American Studies

3 months ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0014641
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Arts
**Department/School**:The School of Languages and Linguistics
**Salary**:Level B - $114,645 - $136,136 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Explore exciting teaching and research opportunities in our innovative Spanish and Latin American Studies program.**:

- **Embrace a Lecturer role that combines impactful teaching, high-quality research, and administrative leadership.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
The Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the School of Languages and Linguistics contributes to the internationally recognised hub for teaching and research in modern European languages, linguistics, applied linguistics, and English as a Second Language. Engaging with innovative scholars, the role involves teaching at various levels, including undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate, while conducting research in the discipline.

The focus extends to areas such as Hispanic food studies, Spanish and Latin American cinema, and research with Indigenous and Afro-Latin communities, promoting both disciplinary skills and critical workplace competencies in intercultural interactions. The Lecturer is also expected to play a vital role in fostering a diverse and inclusive classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, and seminars as appropriate and in line with Faculty of Arts minimum thresholds for teaching satisfaction
- 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)
- RHD supervision

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A completed PhD in a relevant discipline
- Native or near-native competence in Spanish and English
- Capacity for multidisciplinary and collaborative research and for “Research that makes a difference” in line with the Faculty’s research strategy, and demonstrable potential capacity to attract research funding.

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 - “School of Languages and Linguistics, the Faculty of Arts“**

Our School is an internationally recognised hub for teaching and research in modern European languages and cultures, and in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English as a Second Language and Language Testing.

We run a highly popular program of research and cultural events, including an annual Latin American Film Festival (in collaboration with Latin American embassies) and a Public Lecture program (in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes).

**The Faculty of Arts** is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.

**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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