Academic Opportunities Available for Indigenous Australians - Monash Faculty of Arts
Job No.: 679445
Location: Various campuses
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time available
Duration: Continuing appointments
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B to $226,052 pa Level E (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
Join us at the Faculty of Arts, Monash University.
At the Monash Faculty of Arts, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment that champions Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and perspectives. As one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic arts faculties, we offer strengths across the humanities, performing arts, languages, and social sciences, encouraging innovative studies that bridge traditional disciplines.
Our faculty operates across six schools and five campuses, delivering programs from undergraduate diplomas and degrees to postgraduate coursework and research opportunities. We take pride in our cutting-edge research capacity, where passionate academics shape the future with knowledge, creativity, and cultural exchange.
We welcome Indigenous scholars to join us in shaping a Faculty and University that values First Nations perspectives, cultural inclusivity, and academic excellence. Learn more about our Faculty, benefits on offer, and your recruitment journey with Monash Arts here.
The Six Opportunities Available
We have exciting opportunities across our Schools for scholars looking to contribute to impactful research and innovative teaching.
School of Languages, Literature, Cultures and Linguistics – Seeking an early to mid-career academic with expertise in Creative Writing and/or Indigenous Narrative Practice, joining a dynamic group dedicated to literary and cultural exploration. Learn more about this opportunity and apply here.
School of Philosophical, Historical, and Indigenous Studies – Welcoming an early to mid-career academic passionate about Indigenous Studies, with a particular focus on Anthropology, to enrich scholarship and engagement. Learn more about this opportunity and apply here.
School of Social Sciences – Seeking an academic at any career level with expertise across Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology, Politics & International Relations, and Human Geography, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to social inquiry. Learn more about this opportunity and apply here.
We are also appointing to three academic vacancies in any area represented in the Faculty - If you don’t see a direct match above, we encourage you to apply to our open call, and we’ll find the right place for you within our Faculty. Express your interest across any of our five Schools at any academic level and be part of a university that values Indigenous excellence and a Faculty that values your knowledge and expertise - express your interest here.
Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.
Benefits and Development Opportunities at Monash University
At Monash, we believe in amplifying Indigenous voices and creating meaningful opportunities for academic excellence. When you join us, you will be part of a university that values your contributions and supports your journey. Learn more here.
Supporting Your Recruitment Journey
At Monash University, recruitment is more than just a process—it’s an opportunity to understand your career aspirations, research interests, and how they align with our Schools. We are committed to ensuring a culturally safe and supportive experience that values your expertise and journey.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
To learn more about our recruitment process and the support available, click here.
To find out more about the specific opportunities, please contact our schools via the links above, or for support throughout the recruitment journey please reach out to Andrea Lund, Indigenous Talent Partner, andrea.lund@monash.edu.
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.
Position Descriptions:
Level B - Lecturer - Faculty of Arts
Level C - Senior Lecturer - Faculty of Arts
Level D - Associate Professor - Faculty of Arts
Level E - Professor - Faculty of Arts
Applications Close: Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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.
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