Indigenous Academic Opportunities in the School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointments
Remuneration:
$118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
$145,740 - $168,049 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
About Monash Arts
At Monash Arts, you'll be joining one of Australia's largest and most dynamic arts faculties, known for its excellence in the humanities, performing arts, languages, and social sciences. We encourage innovative studies that cross traditional academic boundaries, offered through six schools across five campuses in Australia and internationally. Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate diploma, a degree, or a postgraduate qualification, you'll be learning from staff who are leaders in their fields, bringing their cutting-edge research and passion into the classroom.
With nearly 70,000 alumni worldwide and campuses around the globe, Monash Arts provides you with global opportunities and a world-class education. Our programs are designed to equip you with essential skills like communication, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking, preparing you for the future's challenges. Our research in the humanities and social sciences aims to foster greater understanding and drive social change, making a real impact on people's lives.
The School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies (SoPHIS) undertakes teaching and research and includes: the Philosophy Program; the Monash Bioethics Centre; the History Program; the Archaeology and Ancient History Program; the Monash Indigenous Studies Centre; the Australian Centre for the Study of Jewish Civilisation and the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies. The School is one of five Schools in the Faculty of Arts in Australia. The School has administrative responsibility for the faculty major in International Studies. The School’s teaching covers many of the key areas of human societies and includes programs at all levels: research degrees, postgraduate coursework, and majors within the Bachelor of Arts. It forms an active research community, producing many publications for both scholarly and general audiences.
With over 60 years of rich history, the Monash Indigenous Studies Centre (MISC) is a vibrant hub for learning and research in Australian Indigenous Studies. As one of Australia’s oldest and most respected centres in the field, MISC brings together students, researchers, and communities to explore Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary issues. The Centre champions a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and is deeply committed to furthering understanding and praxis in the many disciplines we engage. MISC is also known for its consistent record of Australian Research Council (ARC) success including in ARC Centres of Excellence, Laureates and other research programs and fellowships. MISC is proud to offer research-led teaching that inspires meaningful engagement and change and we look forward to meeting prospective candidates who would like to join our dynamic team.
Academic Levels available including Lecturer (Level B) and Senior Lecturer (Level C)
Teaching & Research Roles
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In these positions, you will make contributions to the educational activities of the Faculty and University, as well as maintaining and developing your scholarly, research and discipline-relevant professional and engagement activities.
About You
We are excited to welcome excellent and collegiate academics who are eager to contribute to the success of the Faculty of Arts, and who have a passion for educational excellence and rigorous, impactful research.
We are interested to hear from outstanding academics in;
To find out more, or to apply
Please submit your CV, and covering letter outlining your alignment to the position and the strengths you will bring to this role, via the relevant link below.
For enquiries that relate to the position within the School, please contact Professor Mark Harris, Head of School, School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies - mark.harris@monash.edu
For more information on our recruitment process please visit our dedicated website, or for support during your recruitment journey, please contact Andrea Lund, Indigenous Talent Partner - Andrea.Lund@monash.edu
Position Description
Level B - Lecturer - School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies
Level C - Senior Lecturer - School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies
Applications Close: Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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