• Provide high-quality teaching.
• A teaching-intensive position.
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Humanities offers a rich learning and research environment spanning, philosophy, history, languages, literary and cultural studies.  As well as undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the School supports an active research program. The School offers an undergraduate major in French, German, Italian, and Spanish as well as a Bachelor of Modern Languages and Master of Translation Studies.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate and teach undergraduate and postgraduate units in Italian Studies, Translation, and related fields,
• Actively participate in the governance and academic community of the School and University, contributing to team meetings, program development, and promoting diversity and inclusion principles.

About you

• PhD in Italian Studies or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices to extend equality of opportunity for all learners.
• Demonstrable experience of participation in education/research leadership in public engagements that promote research and/or education outcome, government and industry.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.

Position description:  PD [Lecturer (Italian Studies)] [518825].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Josh Brown at joshua.j.brown@uwa.edu.au 

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 12:00PM AWST on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.