Senior Lecturer or Lecturer – Global Critical Indigenous Studies

Your journey towards a fairer future

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person passionate about cultural knowledge, education and research? We invite you to be part of our journey towards creating a fairer future for all.

Who we are

We are a leading regional University, committed to gender equity, increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student enrolments, and the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Our vision is to become a world-leading university for our regions, and we need your passion and perseverance to achieve it.

Why join

As a top 1% university globally and the number one university for partnering for a sustainable future, we are proud educators, grounded by the needs of our community. We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Global Critical Indigenous Studies at Wollotuka. You will use your cultural knowledge and lived experience to deliver teaching, research, and professional service in the field of Global Critical Indigenous studies. You will also coordinate the teaching activities of the Wollotuka Institute in the Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies and offerings into other degree programs.

This full-time, continuing position will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

Your contribution

We are looking for people to bring their cultural knowledge and understanding to our region, and to take their powerful ideas to the world with us.

The support you will get

Please visit our website  to see our Indigenous Commitment

We offer an attractive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience, plus 17% superannuation. We are committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments. To see our benefits and extras including additional leave, cultural leave, employee networks, flexible working and discounts you can explore this page: Benefits at a Glance

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or submit an application, then please contact Shannon Ellis via 02 4055 3374 or Shannon.Ellis@newcastle.edu.au . We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where links to additional information and a copy of the Position Description and Role Requirements can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Read more about our Application process on our website. Your application must include your ORCID ID, a URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent), a Cover Letter, a statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, and your CV.

To find out more about the position, contact Nathan Towney, Pro Vice-Chancellor – Indigenous Strategy and Leadership / Head of The Wollotuka Institute via email at PVCIndigenous@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at 5.00pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you. Let’s be part of something bigger together.

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