Part time, 0.2 FTE fixed term until 29/11/2027
Opportunity to contribute to the teaching and learning efforts within School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Sydney
Academic level A Base Salary $93,424 - $125,896 pro-rata p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the chance
The School of Languages and Cultures is seeking to appoint an
Associate Lecturer
in the field of
Indonesian language and culture.
This role is a excellent opportunity for an early-career teacher and scholar with a strong profile in communicative language teaching, curriculum design and research in Indonesian Studies.
Education-focused roles are a specialised category of academic engagement reserved for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design.
The successful candidate will dedicate the majority (up to 70% - or by mutual agreement 80%) of their academic workload allocation to education and educational development. We also highly value recognised expertise in higher education pedagogy, or the willingness to undertake additional development through for example completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Higher Education) or comparable recognition (e.g. obtaining FHEA status).
Your key responsibilities will be to:
teach and coordinate current undergraduate language (beginner through to advanced) units of study in Indonesian
develop the language curriculum
participate in teaching collaboration, including team-teaching of undergraduate units of study as required
contribute to academic administration and perform service roles as required.
About you
a PhD or equivalent in the field of Indonesian language and culture (MA holders with an exceptionally strong teaching portfolio and those enrolled in a PhD are encouraged to apply)
native or near native competency and fluency in Indonesian
excellent communicative ability in English




experience in teaching Indonesian at tertiary level
experience with e-Learning platforms and online teaching
experience in developing online material for teaching and blended learning modules for Indonesian language classes
excellent problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal skills
evidence of capacity to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment
the ability to assume service roles in administration and planning in the Indonesian Studies Discipline.
Interested applicants are invited to submit:
a cover letter (maximum one page)
a recent CV (maximum two pages)
a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum one page)
The successful candidate is expected to start at the commencement of semester two in ****
Sponsorship / work rights for
Australia
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to
Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence
you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly,



your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
,
women
,
people living with a disability
,
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
, and those who identify as
LGBTQIA+
. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.
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How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations by email to ******.
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Applications Close
Tuesday 23 June *******:59 PM

📌 Associate Lecturer (Education Focused), Indonesian Studies (Australia)
🏢 Centre For Continuing Education
📍 Australia