(Level C) $135,388 – $155,696 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full time, fixed term 12-month position.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Lecturer, with an established international reputation in the field of Museum Studies and/or Archaeology, to oversee and teach into the Graduate Program in Curatorial and Museum Studies and to undertake high level research within their area of specialisation.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience convening academic programs, teaching in higher education, and curriculum development. A track record of successful HDR supervision and completions, attracting competitive grant funding, and an excellent international research profile is essential. To be successful candidates must have experience working collaboratively with, or for, a cultural institution which may include museums, art galleries, and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural centres.

To be successful you will need:

• PhD in Museum Studies or Archaeology.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education, including the capacity to design and deliver innovative coursework that engages and inspires students.
• Experience collaborating with (or working for) a cultural institution (e.g. museum, art gallery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts or cultural centre).
• Excellent research publication record, with an international research profile and a clear plan for future publication outputs commensurate with and relative to opportunity.
• Excellent track record of attracting competitive grant funding and demonstrated plans for future grant applications.
• Demonstrated track record of successful HDR completions and the ability to supervise postgraduate by coursework degree research projects and theses.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with peers.
• Experience managing academic teaching programs.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 15 January 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Andrew van der Vlies 
Professor & Head of School (Interim) | The School of Humanities
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law & Economics
andrew.vandervlies@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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