Role Details

Full‑time, continuing Lecturer position at the Faculty of Arts, Asia Institute. Salary: UOM5 $124,656 – $148,023 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Education‑focused Lecturer role shaping Asian Studies curriculum and teaching across contemporary themes.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate Asian Studies subjects, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, and assessment tasks.
- Design, review and innovate curricula, integrating cross‑disciplinary perspectives, digital tools and contemporary developments in Asian Studies.
- Develop technology‑enhanced and overseas learning opportunities, including student mobility and micro‑credential or executive education offerings.
- Supervise honours and postgraduate theses where appropriate, providing rigorous guidance on Asian Studies topics and methodologies.
- Contribute to pedagogical scholarship and academic leadership, including grants, committees, policy compliance and career development activities.

Qualifications

- Completed PhD in a relevant discipline with a clear specialization in Asian Studies.
- Detailed understanding of Southeast Asian language, culture, society and/or politics, especially mainland Southeast Asia or the Philippines.
- Evidence of solid tertiary teaching,



coordinating subjects and developing engaging resources across diverse Asian Studies topics.
- Experience teaching subjects on themes such as human rights, policy, digital technologies, languages, society and the Asian century.
- Supervisor of honours and postgraduate research with a sustained record of pedagogical or disciplinary scholarship.
- Effective time and administration management, interpreting policies and creating inclusive learning environments for diverse student cohorts.

Additional Requirements

- Current valid work rights for Australia; visa sponsorship not available.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC) required for all positions.

Benefits

- Supportive flexible work arrangements.
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions.
- Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
- Health and well‑being services, including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to an inclusive and fair workplace. We also provide reasonable adjustments and support for people with disabilities.

Applications close: Wednesday 18th March at 11:55PM, Melbourne time zone.

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📌 Lecturer in Asian Studies (Parkville)
🏢 UOM University of Melbourne
📍 Parkville