Lecturer, Indigenous Studies

Focused on high-quality teaching, strong research potential and active engagement with community
- Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- Academic Level B salary + 17% super
- This is a Targeted position and an affirmative measure therefore only open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic - Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This is a recruitment strategy to increase Swinburne’s Aboriginal workforce._

**About the Role**
We are seeking a Lecturer, Indigenous Studies to assist with strengthening the overall research, teaching, and external partner engagement for Indigenous Studies at Swinburne.

This full-time, ongoing role will contribute to curriculum development, teaching, and research across two schools and will play an important role in the overall student experience, teaching quality, and the quality of student outcomes.

As an expert within your field, you will bring high quality teaching and potential for research excellence, and mentorship. Additionally, you will contribute to the Indigenising and decolonising of teaching and learning across the Schools. It is expected that you will maintain and continue to develop your scholarly research and/or professional expertise throughout your engagement at Swinburne.

A capacity to supervise postgraduate students will be an advantage. The appointee will also assist in the achievement of objectives detailed in Swinburne’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

**About You**
**To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities**:

- Demonstrated ability to manage curriculum, and potential for high-quality teaching in Indigenous Studies with outstanding student outcomes.
- A strong record of, or potential for, high-quality research as evidenced by publications and / or non-traditional research outcomes.
- Knowledge in concepts of Indigenous health and wellbeing.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, including an ability to work effectively with colleagues external to the department and the university

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

**Qualifications**
A PhD in Indigenous Studies or associated relevant field is preferred (applicants completing a PhD or aiming to complete a PhD are also welcome to apply).

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**_Special Measures: _**_The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and in accordance with Swinburne’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation to increase the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Islander academic and general staff by affirmative action practices._

**Applications Close: Thursday 26th March 2025, 11pm**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

**Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.**
- As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant._
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