The Senior Lecturer will contribute to teaching, research, and academic leadership in the Bachelor of Arts, prioritising Gender Studies, Political Science, and/or Sociology, but open to other disciplines.

Join a high performing and motivated team at Footscray Park Campus.

Support curriculum development, student engagement, and scholarly activity aligned with VU’s strategic goals.

Create high quality educational experiences for our students.

Contribute to leadership, scholarship and research.

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

Victoria University emboldens its people to design their future and has a deep commitment to Protecting Country. The Arts & Humanities Program area offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with the Bachelor of Arts as the cornerstone of the program, and supplemented by professional courses in Digital Media, Screen Media, and Music. VU Arts & Humanities courses and units are underpinned by a commitment to Protecting Country, to being an agent for social change and justice, and to fostering critical and creative thinkers who want to make a positive impact on the world.

The flexibility of the B.A. allows students to undertake various combinations of Majors, Minors and Electives in the disciplines of their choice, thus producing multidisciplined and multidimensional graduates who can work across a wide range of careers and industries.

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the role is to make significant contributions to the teaching effort in arts and humanities disciplines and to contribute to the College through academic, relevant administrative, research and engagement activities. A teaching and research academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

The senior lecturer will design and teach units, including online and preparatory material as well as convene units of study. The successful applicant will be required to perform administration and leadership expected at this level and have supervisory responsibilities for some staff.

This is a full-time continuing position (Teaching and Research) at Academic Level C $134,005 - $154,514 plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 (1 FTE) hours per week.

An example of your responsibilities or duties you may perform will include:

Lead, support and contribute to curriculum development and teaching units of study in the Gender Studies minor and/or the Political Science minor and/or the Sociology major;

Participate in administrative duties and academic leadership, participating in program and college meetings and contribute to committees;

Independently prepare and deliver curriculum content, including unit coordination, marking, assessment and consultation with students;

Independently, and in collaboration with other relevant staff, conduct and disseminate research in areas of expertise, including supervising research students;

Provide guidance and leadership through peer mentoring, particularly for less experienced academic staff.

About You:

A PhD qualification is required for this position.

Preference will be given to applicants with current or recent experience in higher education. The ideal candidate will value student-centred approaches to learning, and compassionately support students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals.

Persons from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, First Nations and/or all abilities are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will be dynamic, forward thinking and collaborative. They will excel in communication and demonstrate effective interaction with colleagues across the College, the University and community.

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff

How to Apply:

To view a copy of the position description, please click here: Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Arts and Humanities

Your application must include:

A cover letter,

Your curriculum vitae/resume,

Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

Application Closing Date: Friday the 25th of July, 2025 (11:59pm AEST)

Who Do You Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact:

Dr. Robert Bell

Head of Program, Arts & Humanities

College of Arts, Business, Law, Education, and IT.

[email protected]

+61 3 9919 2359

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:

The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs.