Position Number: 0065756
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department/School: School of Culture and Communication
Salary: Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Teach at a leading Art History program / Collaborate with prestigious cultural institutions / Influence future curators and conservators
- Apply now to join a world-class Art History and Art Curatorship program and shape the future of cultural preservation
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer in Art History and Art Curatorship, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of future art professionals at one of Australia's leading universities. You'll deliver engaging courses, collaborate with renowned cultural institutions, and contribute to cutting-edge scholarship in the field. Your expertise in conservation and collection management will be instrumental in preparing students for real-world challenges in the art museum context.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver Engaging Curriculum: Develop and teach courses in Art History and Art Curatorship, including a conservation subject for the Master's program.
- Foster Student Development: Supervise theses at Honours, Masters, and PhD levels, nurturing the next generation of art professionals.
- Contribute to Scholarship: Engage in research and scholarly activities that enhance teaching practices and contribute to the field.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation and other university cultural institutions.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a passionate educator with a PhD in Art History, Art Curatorship, or a related field, possessing practical experience in museum curation and a deep understanding of conservation and collection management.
You may also:
- Have a proven track record of excellence in teaching at the tertiary level.
- Demonstrate the ability to design innovative curricula and engage diverse student cohorts.
- Possess strong industry connections and the capacity to build partnerships.
- Show an emerging record of pedagogical or academic research that enhances teaching.
- Excel in organisational skills and collaborative work environments.
- Exhibit professional and collegial behaviour aligned with Faculty values.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – School of Culture and Communication
The School of Culture and Communication is a vibrant, multidisciplinary community, home to programs in Art History and Curatorship, Arts and Cultural Management, Indigenous Studies, Creative Writing, English and Theatre Studies, Media and Communications, Publishing and Communications, Journalism, and Screen and Cultural Studies
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ 1-4 only (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
