Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all. Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

The School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science is a vibrant intellectual community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public engagement across a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of our academic endeavours, the School aims to make a positive contribution to the world, through our ideas, passion, and ethical commitment.

The School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science seeks to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) in Spanish language with the ability to teach in cognate areas relevant to the School.

Griffith has a strong languages' teaching program that includes Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.

The successful candidate will be expected to primarily undertake teaching and convening of courses in Spanish language; develop undergraduate curriculum; supervise Honours and Higher Degree Research students; engage in scholarship and/or research; and make other valuable contributions to the life and culture of the School. Future work allocations will be reviewed and in alignment with the operational and academic requirements of the School.

The School’s teaching activities are diverse: we deliver courses on campus, online and through Open Universities Australia (OUA).

This is a full-time, continuing position based at either the Griffith University Gold Coast or Nathan campuses.

To be considered for this position, you will have a PhD in Spanish language and/or linguistics, or a related field in the humanities or social sciences.

You will have an excellent track record in teaching commensurate with career stage, and the capacity to adapt to new learning environments to enhance student learning. Experience in curriculum design and development, as well as in course coordination, would also be desirable. In addition to your areas of specialisation within Spanish language, we are looking for someone who can teach in cognate areas relevant to the School.

Salary Range
The base salary for a Lecturer (Level B) is in the range $105,144 - $124,862 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $123,019 - $146,089 per annum.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:    

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, in particular addressing the Key Responsibilities listed in the Position Description (click here).  
• Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:  
  • Full name, address, telephone number and email address;  
  • Details of education, professional training and qualifications;  
  • Employment history, including present position and details of relevant professional, consulting or industry experience;  
  • Research interests and list of publications;  
  • Research grants awarded and any other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies, community services etc.  

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What Griffith University Offers

• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance
• Salary packaging options & corporate health discounts 
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Further Information
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Michael Ondaatje, Head of School, School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science on +61 (0) 7 373 54286 or via email:  [email protected]

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 373 54011.

Closing date: Tuesday, 16 May 2023 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.