Academic in Humanities and Social Sciences

1 month ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia James Cook University Careers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and engaging research and teaching academic in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at James Cook University. The successful applicant will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Bachelor of Arts degree and other degrees at JCU.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in History or a related discipline and a strong research track record. They will also have experience in high-quality teaching at undergraduate level, preferably with an ability to teach a range of interdisciplinary social sciences subjects as well as discipline-specific content.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Bachelor of Arts degree and other degrees at JCU
  • Advise Higher Degree by Research students
  • Research and publish in your discipline and in an interdisciplinary manner
  • Develop and deliver teaching in interdisciplinary core subjects
  • Teach History subjects to students from a range of discipline backgrounds
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • PhD in History or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in research or scholarly activities with the ability to produce high-quality outputs
  • Demonstrated experience in high-quality teaching at undergraduate level
  • Ability to inspire learning among students by developing high-quality subject material
  • Ability to work independently and within team environments
How to Apply

To learn more about working for James Cook University, please visit our website. To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Upload your current resume
  3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role
  4. Upload a separate document in response to the selection criteria specified in relation to the selection criteria as found in the duty descriptor


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