Lecturer - Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies
Job No.: 689839
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B 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
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The Opportunity
The Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies (M3CS), within the School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to contribute to the Centre’s teaching, research and strategic objectives. The Lecturer will make a strong contribution to the University’s teaching effort while maintaining and advancing high-quality scholarly, research and professional activities aligned with the discipline. The Lecturer will play a key role in delivering outcomes for M3CS, working in alignment with the Centre’s mission, approaches and methodologies.
The role involves teaching within the M3CS stream of undergraduate electives and postgraduate coursework units, with a teaching specialisation in contemplative studies and demonstrated tertiary teaching experience in this area. The Lecturer will also undertake theoretical and empirical research, supported by a strong publication track record in areas such as experimental psychology and cognitive science, moral psychology, and contemplative studies. In addition, the Lecturer will contribute to the development of research-based funding opportunities and competitive grant applications aligned with the Centre’s strategic priorities.
As the successful candidate, you will hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline area, or have submitted your PhD thesis for examination, or possess equivalent accreditation and standing. You will demonstrate a strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment, with a focus on contemplative studies education, and have proven experience in curriculum and subject material development. You will be able to motivate, actively engage and educate diverse audiences, and work positively and cooperatively with students, internal and external teams, and external organisations.
You will bring a high level of interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across education and service sectors. You will possess strong statistical analysis and manuscript preparation skills, supported by a solid and growing track record of refereed research publications in experimental psychology and cognitive science, moral psychology, and contemplative studies. In addition, you will demonstrate commitment and passion for scholarly and research activities, along acknowledging the capacity to work in a collegiate and constructive manner with colleagues.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – 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.
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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: Professor Jakob Hohwy, Professor of Philosophy and Director, Monash Centre for Consciousness & Contemplative Studies, jakob.hohwy@monash.edu
Position Description: Lecturer
Applications Close: Monday 16th of February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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