Academic Level B, $94,910-$112,364 plus 17% superFocused on high-quality teaching and active engagement with industry and communityFull-time, ongoing, Hawthorn locationAn exciting opportunity exists for a Lecturer in Indigenous Studies to come join Swinburne University to provide strong and energetic leadership in research and teaching.About Swinburne Swinburne is a progressive university that aims to increase Australia’s capacity in science, technology and innovation as the drivers of modern, internationalised economies and workplaces. Our university is focused on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.About the job Working as a team member in the Department of Social Sciences, the successful applicant will develop curriculum and contribute to the undergraduate teaching program in the Indigenous Studies major. Duties encompass a range of activities including curriculum development, delivery of lectures and tutorials, conducting and marking assessment, supervision of student projects and convening units. Teaching may involve a range of delivery modes including: on-campus, on-line, blended and in conjunction with external partners, and may involve travelling and teaching across campuses or overseas. The appointee is expected to carry out appropriate activities that will maintain and develop their scholarly research and/or professional expertise. A capacity to supervise postgraduate students will be an advantage. The appointee will also assist in the achievement of objectives detailed in Swinburne’s Reconciliation Action Plan. Pursuant to a Special Measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), we will therefore only consider applications from suitably qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position. To be successful in the role, you will have:• Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching including a record of coordination, teaching, and curriculum development. In particular, demonstrated ability to teach a variety of units in Indigenous Studies.• Research Masters in Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline.• A track record of publications in relevant areas and a demonstrated ability to design and conduct independent research projects A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position descriptionTo find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/Some of excellent benefits include:• Participate in regular staff and management development programs• Onsite health services• Private health insurance discounts• Salary package your car parking, superannuation and vehicle lease plans. It can help you get the most value from what you earn. Further information and how to apply The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2018 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. Swinburne has also received the Victorian "High Commendation" Multicultural Excellence Award (Business Category).At Swinburne, we celebrate our diverse culture and the strength this brings to our workforce. We are committed to our Indigenous Employment Strategy and are therefore seeking to increase the representation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples within the University, where traditionally they have been under-represented. Specifically, the Department of Social Sciences would like to grow the Indigenous workforce to further enhance the capability within these disciplines. Pursuant to a Special Measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), we will therefore only consider applications from suitably qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position. To find out more about our Indigenous Employment Strategy please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/our-university/indigenous-matters/reconciliation-action-plan/To view the position description or to start an application click herePlease do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.For further information about the position, please contact Professor Michael Leach, Department Chair of Social Science via email: mleach@swin.edu.auIf you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au, or our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Officer, Sherrin Trautmann on DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.Applications close at 11pm, Friday 28 September 2018 95000 AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations CBD & Inner Suburbs Hawthorn 3122