Job Type: Permanent position | Full time positionJob DescriptionJob no: 0055471 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing (tenure-track) Faculty: Arts School: Social and Political Sciences Salary: Lecturer (Level B) – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% superannuation (pension) The position is equivalent to the rank of a tenure-track Assistant Professor in North American universities.Build a remarkable career in public policy at Australia's top university during an exciting period of growthTeach and contribute to the highly successful Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) program, while advancing public policy researchCompetitive package, subsidised health and wellbeing services, exceptional benefits for staff available!About the Role Are you ready to cultivate a remarkable career in public policy at Australia's number one University? We are seeking an exceptional academic to build on our existing strengths in this dynamic field during an exciting period of growth and expansion.We welcome applicants researching and teaching in all areas of public policy, public administration, public management, public governance, policy studies and related fields. The successful candidate will be an outstanding researcher and engaging educator, contributing primarily to the highly successful Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) program. They will bring recognised expertise in public policy, public management, and public governance, producing high-quality research and publications, while also demonstrating potential for securing grant income.With a commitment to innovation in teaching, the appointee will deliver core and elective subjects in public policy at the graduate level, as well as contribute to curriculum development, supervise student research, and foster a culture of excellence within the School of Social and Political Sciences. Beyond teaching and research, the role offers a unique chance to build national and international engagement, working with external partners, and playing a key role in enhancing the School's research culture. As a Lecturer, you will join the School of Social and Political Sciences which is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia and internationally.With a team of more than 120 dedicated academic and professional staff, The School's aim is to redefine the world and change what matters, and its work is underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom, integrity, social justice, diversity and environmental sustainability. Your responsibilities will include:Preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and seminars into the Master of Public Policy and Management as well as elsewhere in the Political Science Discipline, as deemed appropriateSubject coordination and delivery; marking and assessmentCurriculum design and innovation, including cross-disciplinary approachesDevelopment of technology-based teaching, learning and assessment programs and resourcesTeaching and learning innovation grants (with emphasis on national competitive and peer reviewed)Initiation, development and review of subject material, particularly at the postgraduate levelSupervision of honours, graduate coursework and graduate research studentsPublications, including (but not limited to) peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, books, creative outputs and commissioned reportsApplication for external competitive research fundingWho We Are Looking For We invite applications from candidates that demonstrate outstanding research record, a growing publication profile, and the ability to attract national or international research funding. Applicants with research interests and capacity to teach in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: comparative public policy; comparative public administration/public management; policy elites and interest groups; digitalisation/digital policy; and, policy studies in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.You will also have:A completed PhD in public policy, public management, public administration, public governance, or a closely related disciplineDemonstrated specialisation in research which complements the existing public policy and governance profile of the University of MelbourneAn outstanding record in research with a developing publication profile in relevant high-quality journals and publishing houses commensurate with stage of careerCapacity to attract international and/or national competitive research funding (e.g. research grants and/or consultancies)Demonstrated excellence in teaching Public Policy and related subjects at the tertiary level, including the capacity to initiate subject/course development and teach high enrolment postgraduate subjectsAbility to supervise honours and graduate degree theses, and to participate in supervisory panels at the graduate research levelProven initiative in and commitment to identifying, collaborating and engaging with a wide range of external interests including public bodies, businesses, not-for-profits and communities on research and/or learningThis role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.Your New Team - Political Science Discipline Located in the School, the Political Science Discipline is home to more than fifty academic staff who undertake research and teaching in most of the main subfields of politics, including international relations, political theory, comparative politics, Australian politics, Indigenous politics, and public policy and governance.As an epistemologically and methodologically diverse discipline, the successful candidate will be expected to show a willingness to engage in intellectual exchange across a wide range of different theories, perspectives and topics in political science and public policy. Members of the discipline also have a particular interest in applicants who will complement and build on its existing strengths in research, teaching and engagement during an exciting time in its development. Applicants can find out more about the School and the discipline from our webpage.About the University of Melbourne We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experienceThe responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement.However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at ****** If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 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