Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Classification: Academic Level B or C
Salary package: $121,598 - $162,281 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Fixed term (until 31 December 2027)

• Opportunities to pursue your research agenda, alongside worldclass colleagues
• Teach outstanding post-graduate students from Australia and the region on environment, climate and development issues
• Join a highly collegial, policy-oriented and impactful department in the region’s top public policy school

Position overview

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

The Crawford School of Public Policy is one of four Schools within CLGP and one of the world’s leading public policy schools. The Crawford School is the University's focal point for contributing to public policy research, education and policy impact. Its graduate programs have trained many of the region’s leaders, and its research has impacted on policy making. Public policy scholarship at Crawford School is characterised by high quality, policy-relevant research across a range of disciplines.

The Resources, Environment and Development (READ) Department in the Crawford School is home to world-class faculty, with expertise in political ecology, human geography, anthropology and economics. READ’s research and teaching address the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change and environmental degradation to human well-being on a changing planet. Two flagship Master’s degree programs are convened by READ: the Master of Environmental Management & Development, and the Master of Climate Change.

We expect the candidate to be able to begin in semester 1, 2026.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to convene Masters-degree courses through online and in person teaching (40%), to conduct excellent research in their field of study (40%), and to serve their discipline and the university through collegial and leadership roles (20%). This position will report to the Head of the Resources, Environment and Development Department, in a collegial atmosphere, in which collaborative research and teaching are encouraged.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have a PhD in a discipline that explores environmental and societal issues in a critical way, for example geography, public policy, anthropology, political science, sociology, economics or other cognate field of study. The candidate will have a strong, emerging publication record, and future research plans that align with the Resources, Environment and Development Department’s remit. Teaching and supervisory experience are strongly preferred for Level B applicants, and essential for Level C applicants.

Enquiries

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Sarah Milne , T: +61 2 6125 4443, E: sarah.milne@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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 make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• 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.
• 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.