Lecturer (International Relations)

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 520914
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Social Sciences
- Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
- Base salary range: Level B, $118,150- $139,812p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Social Sciences offers a rich learning and research environment spanning a number of disciplinary and interdisciplinary themes with a focus on the applied social sciences. As well as undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the School supports an active research program.

The Political Science and International Relations discipline couples a strong theoretical interest in global politics and policy, with deep specialisation in the Indo-Pacific region. It offers the Political Science and International Relations major in the Bachelor of Arts, including Honours; the Bachelor of International Relations, including Honours; the Master of International Relations; and the Master of Public Policy (Public Administration and Governance stream).

About the opportunity
- Deliver high-quality, innovative teaching in International Relations across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a strong focus on student experience, curriculum development, and graduate employability.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in International Relations or interdisciplinary areas (e.g., political geography, sociology, psychology, critical security studies), aiming for high-impact publications and securing competitive research funding.
- Service & Engagement: Actively contribute to the governance and collegial life of the School and University, engage with external stakeholders, and uphold standards in assessment, inclusion, and diversity.

About you
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline
- Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
- Demonstrated contribution to excellence in teaching in the area of International Relations.
- An emerging national research profile in International Relations.
- Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, School and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate and Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD [Lecturer (International Relations)] [520914].pdf

How to apply

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 07 Aug 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:07 Sep 2025**W. Australia Standard Time