Lecturer in Anthropology/Development Studies
Lecturer in Anthropology/Development Studies
Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $112,916 - $128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Salary package: $112,916 - $128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed-term (up to 3 years)
Location: Canberra / ACT
- The opportunity to work within a collaborative and interdisciplinary team with world-class researchers and educators in the 8th highest ranked anthropology department in the world.
- 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
Anthropology in the School of Anthropology & Archaeology, CASS, ANU, is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced, and collegial early career academic to join our team. The successful candidate’s field of expertise should be at the leading edge of anthropology/development and able to address undergraduate courses in development studies and the department’s new teaching focus on planetary futures. The candidate’s research focus will focus in development studies with an emphasis on environmental anthropology and planetary futures.
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate excellence in ethnographic theory and methods. Candidates will be asked for evidence of on-going, active field-based research; a strong publication record against opportunity; and a strong teaching record, in particular on-line and innovative teaching to a diverse cohort of undergraduate and Master students. Evidence of ability to gain competitive grants will be an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise independent PhD research projects, develop postgraduate coursework, teach into the undergraduate curriculum, engage in research, and serve on university committees as appropriate.
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.
For further information, please contact: Professor Alison Behie, E: alison.behie@anu.edu.au
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
Application information
In order to apply for this role, please upload the following documents:
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A statement addressing the selection criteria.
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A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least 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.
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Other documents, if required.
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.
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