- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time and fixed-term until 28 February 2026 – Positions to be filled with various FTE
- Level A $80,065 - $107,633 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
- Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.
Position Overview
Sociology is the study of society, social change, and the forces, conflicts, and causes that favour or hamper the possibility of social transformation. Why have some people more access to healthcare, education, rights, safety than others? The answer is in the scholarly study of the structures that shape the lives of individuals and communities: race, gender, class, culture, privilege, control, and wealth, among others. Deakin Sociology features an excellent blend of expertise combining empirical and theoretical research at the local, national and international level. Our group works in areas as different as youth, migration, sexuality, religion, health, sport, AI, biomedicine, multiculturalism, and theory. Deakin sociologists are active social researchers with strong national and international networks and expertise in a variety of methodologies. These include digital and traditional ethnographies, visual methods, in-depth interviews, focus groups, survey research, theoretical and historical methods and experimental design in sociological research. Through one or a combination of these methods our vibrant group aim to enrich our understanding of social life and make society a better place to live in.
As a Associate Lecturer in Sociology, you will:
- Develop effective learning materials and activities as part of a design team or with guidance from the Unit Chair and demonstrate awareness of ongoing innovation in curriculum design
- Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources
- Deliver effective teaching practices within unit and suggest approaches to innovate teaching practices to improve student success and engagement
- Maintain appropriate discipline knowledge and constructively review and refine own teaching practice to help maintain teaching quality standards
- Facilitate collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Adapt learning material and practices to support diverse learners
To be successful, you’ll have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
- Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline.
- Capacity to contribute to teaching, research and administration
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Maurizio Meloni (Associate Professor, Sociology) on maurizio.meloni@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Associate Lecturer in Sociology 566472.pdf
Applications for this position close on Monday 20 January.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
