Lecturer in Contemporary Defence & Strategic Studies
Job no: 525981
Work type: full time
Location: Canberra, ACT
Categories: Lecturer
Employment type: Full time, 35hrs
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level B - from $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% superannuation
Location: UNSW Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Why Your Role Matters:
The Lecturer in Contemporary Defence and Strategic Studies supports the research and teaching activities of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Position will be involved in advancing the School’s international profile by conducting scholarly research, contributing to the supervision of research students, and undertake range of teaching duties. The position will also contribute to the effective functioning of the School by undertaking a range of other administrative duties.
The role of Lecturer in Contemporary Defence and Strategic Studies reports to the Head of School, School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Accountabilities:
1. Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning in the field of strategic studies, contemporary military affairs/operations and/or defence policy, with a focus on Australian and/or the Indo-Pacific region.
2. Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements, and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
3. Design and develop learning activities and resources and provide assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments in military and non-military related subject areas.
4. Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics.
5. Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such activities as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students.
6. Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline) and design research projects.
7. Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues, including participating as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications.
Who You Are:
8. A PhD in the field of strategic studies (or a related discipline), contemporary military affairs/operations and/or defence policy, with a focus on Australian and/or the Indo-Pacific region.
9. A proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
10. Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level both face to face and online.
11. Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
12. Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
13. Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships with evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
To view the comprehensive list of the responsibilities and the skills and experience please refer to the position description. A copy of the position description can be found below the job advert at
Eligibility:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.
The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra is a campus of UNSW located at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. UNSW is not like other places you have worked, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It is the reason we are one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
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Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
14. Generous superannuation contributions
15. Employee discounts
16. A commitment to lifelong learning
17. UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.
How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.
In your application, please include:
18. your CV
19. a 2-page pitch addressing the Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description.
To be considered, submit your application before Monday 2nd September, 11:30pm AEST/AEDT
Get in Touch:
For any role related questions, please contact:
Craig Stockings, Head of School, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
E: c.stockings@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contacts above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 31 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time