Associate Lecturer in Italian

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $82,936 - $104,099 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed-term (up to 12 months)
Location: Canberra / ACT

• The opportunity to work within a supportive team and work with world-class researchers, educators and the brightest students.
• Work in a beautiful, lively campus environment on the city’s doorstep.
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of other benefits.

Position overview

The ANU School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics is seeking to enhance the strong teaching program in Italian Studies through the appointment of an education-focused Associate Lecturer in Italian.

The Italian program, housed in the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, is part of the dynamic area of Modern European Languages. Expertise in Modern European Languages covers six languages and cultures, and a wide range of areas, including Linguistics, Literature and History.

We seek to appoint an education-focused Associate Lecturer in Italian, who has an active research agenda in any area of Italian Studies, and who demonstrates a strong capacity to undertake excellent and innovative undergraduate teaching.

The successful applicant will hold a Master’s degree, or hold or be working towards a PhD in Italian studies, and have demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating and teaching Italian language and culture courses at all levels.

College overview

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

For further information, please contact:  Associate Professor Julianne Lamond, E: julieanne.lamond@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for this role please upload the following documents:

• A statement of no more than three pages addressing the selection criteria
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form
• A brief cover letter of no more than one page.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results