Lecturer - Criminology
Job No.: 694733
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $123,138 - $146,228 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
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Arts is seeking a Lecturer in Criminology to join the School of Social Sciences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning while advancing scholarly, research and professional activities within the discipline. The successful candidate will develop and deliver engaging subject material, coordinate subjects, prepare and present lectures and seminars, conduct tutorials and workshops, and provide academic support and guidance to students across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Lecturer will undertake research activities, supervise honours and postgraduate research projects, contribute to curriculum development and assessment, and engage in professional activities relevant to the field of criminology. The role also involves consultation with students, participation in school and faculty committees and meetings, and the performance of administrative duties that support the delivery of academic programs and the broader objectives of the School.
As the successful candidate, you will hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrate equivalent accreditation and standing. You will bring strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across education and service environments, and will be able to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners.
You will demonstrate a strong record of tertiary teaching experience and the ability to motivate, engage, and educate diverse audiences. You will also bring experience in curriculum and subject development, alongside strong statistical analysis and manuscript preparation skills supported by a track record of refereed research publications. A commitment to scholarly activity, collegial practice, and contributing positively within a team environment will be essential.
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.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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: Dr Kathryn Benier, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, + 61 3 9905 5285
Position Description: Lecturer
Applications Close: Tuesday 7th of July 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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