Lecturer in International Relations

**Lecturer in International Relations (Teaching Specialist)**:
**Position Number**: 0064438
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term until 31 December 2026
**Faculty**:Arts
**School**:Social and Political Sciences
**Salary**:Level B - $119,231 - $141.581 (pro-rata)p.a. plus 17% super
- **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 School of Social and Political Sciences seeks a Lecturer in International Relations (Teaching Specialist) to join our vibrant academic community. This fixed-term role offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to contribute to the Politics and International Studies major and the Master of International Relations, shaping the next generation of thinkers in global politics.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars and tutorials into the Politics and International Studies Major and the Master of International Relations, in line with Faculty of Arts minimum thresholds for teaching satisfaction.
- Subject coordination including the supervision of teaching support staff where required.
- Marking assessment and finalising results in line with School, Faculty and University policies, processes, and deadlines.
- Assisting Student Services and the ASO team with Special Consideration and Academic Integrity queries and outcomes.
- Supervision of honours and graduate coursework thesis students.

**Who We Are Looking For**
We are seeking a committed and engaging educator with experience teaching at the graduate level, a commitment to inclusivity in student learning, and the ability to work collaboratively with students.

Your emerging record of research informs your teaching practice, and you demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively. You actively contribute to the School’s collegial culture and engage with external stakeholders, enriching both research and learning.

You will also have:

- A completed PhD in international relations, political science or a closely related discipline.
- Proven research expertise in international relations and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level, specifically in this area_._
- Demonstrated ability to supervise honours and graduate coursework thesis students.
- An emerging record of pedagogical and/or academic research that informs and enhances teaching practice.
- Proven initiative in and commitment to identifying, collaborating and engaging with a wide range of external interests including public bodies, businesses, not-for-profits and communities on research and/or learning.

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

**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

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