Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

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, we aim to make a positive contribution to the world, through our ideas, passion, and ethical commitment.

The School is seeking a Lecturer (Level B) to support high-quality teaching in two or more fields of study in the Griffith Bachelor of Arts and our core courses that embed Career Development Learning. The successful candidate will carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly and/or professional activities relevant to the School with a demonstrated capacity to translate academic skills into industry contexts for students.

This teaching focused position will commence in Trimester 1, 2025 and is expected to perform full academic responsibilities and related administration for the coordination of courses and programs.

The School’s teaching activities are diverse: we deliver courses on campus, online and through Open Universities Australia (OUA). On campus, face-to-face teaching is required and the work patterns for the position is expected to reflect the teaching requirements of the role.

Teaching focused Lecturers are principally engaged with a maximum 70% teaching profile with the remaining work allocation assigned to research/scholarship and service.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support high-quality teaching in two or more fields of study in the Griffith Bachelor of Arts and contribute towards the delivery and development of career development and employability skills for students in the School.
• Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching across the spectrum of the University’s undergraduate, and postgraduate program suite facilitating high quality, student-centred learning activities.
• Support high quality learning and teaching outcomes for students evidenced by technology enhanced learning, problem oriented, authentic learning and assessment practices.
• Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
• Provide educational contributions through responsibility for academic courses, including undertaking responsibilities aligned with the role of course convenor.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the School/Department standing and reputation by promoting educational activities with external communities.

This is a continuing, full-time position and will be based at either the Nathan or Gold Coast campus of Griffith University. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary for a Lecturer (Level B) in the range $110,464 - $131,180 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129.242 - $153,480 per annum.

The successful candidate will hold:

• A PhD in a relevant Humanities or Social Science discipline or
• Significant progress towards completion of a PhD in a relevant Humanities or Social Science discipline.

You will also have:

• A strong academic profile in a Humanities or Social Science discipline, commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality teaching and to engage students effectively
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative curriculum and teaching materials
• Demonstrated experience in providing academic support and mentoring to students
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement in scholarly activities relevant to teaching
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to interdisciplinary projects

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications section above and the position description 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

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

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Michael Ondaatje, Head of the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 and quote reference number [REF6169Q].

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST, Thursday 24 October 2024. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.