Assistant Lecturer
Job No.: 676937
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 6 months Fixed Term
Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (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
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Science at Monash University is a hub of innovation, offering an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across five dynamic schools. Backed by ten other faculties, we provide students the opportunity to explore groundbreaking disciplines in physical, biological, biomedical, environmental, and computer sciences. With a globally recognized research reputation, our faculty pushes the boundaries of knowledge and technology to shape the future.
The School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment is at the forefront of tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. We are dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for society and the planet, driving exciting research in areas like climate extremes, atmospheric science, and geosciences. Our cutting-edge facilities, including world-class geochemistry labs and the Monash Drone Discovery Platform, set the stage for groundbreaking discoveries and collaborations with global research institutes.
We are looking for a passionate Assistant Lecturer to join our team until the end of January 2026 and make an impact in the fields of applied geophysics, computational geoscience, and Geographic Information Science. In this role, you will coordinate the Third Year Applied Geophysics unit (EAE3032) and contribute to teaching other units on the topic of Geographical Information Science. You will spend the balance of your time engaged in research, outreach or other projects, depending on your skills and experience.
The successful candidate will conduct tutorials, practical classes, workshops, field excursions, and/or clinical sessions, and may assist in delivering lectures and seminars. Additional duties include research, student consultation, marking and assessment, and creating teaching materials. They may also take on limited administrative tasks, act as subject coordinators (if qualified), and attend meetings and committees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
To be successful in the role, you will need to display:
- A doctorate in Earth Sciences or a relevant discipline
- High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in both education and service sectors
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, internal teams, external teams, and organizations
- Proven teaching experience in a tertiary environment
- Ability to motivate, engage, and educate a diverse audience
- Experience in developing teaching materials
- Strong commitment to and passion for engaging in scholarly and research activities
- Ability to work in a collegial manner with other staff members
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Please contact Adam Kessler 9905 5532 or Adam.Kessler@monash.edu
Position Description: Assistant Lecturer
Applications Close: 20 April 2025 11:55 PM AEST
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