Lecturer - Politics and International Relations

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $114,951 - $136,505 pa Level B plus 17% employer superannuation

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations for a three-year appointment, commencing in mid July 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, and academic administration in a dynamic and diverse role. You will play a key part in shaping the student experience while engaging in research that advances the field. Additionally, you will actively participate in departmental, school, and faculty meetings, as well as committee initiatives, supporting the University's academic and strategic goals.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline and a strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment. Applicants with expertise in politics and/or international relations are encouraged. You will possess strong interpersonal skills, and work well both independently and collaboratively. A proven record of refereed research publications, curriculum development, and student engagement is essential. You will contribute to scholarly research and be a collaborative team member, fostering a positive academic environment.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

Learn more about Monash.

Monash Arts is one of the largest, most diverse and dynamic arts faculties in Australia. We encourage the development of innovative studies that operate at the intersection of traditional academic disciplines. The faculty delivers programs via eight schools and across six campuses, both in Australia and offshore (including Malaysia, Indonesia, Italy, India, and China), with courses ranging from undergraduate diplomas and degrees through to postgraduate coursework and research degrees. The appointee will be able to work though this international network of campuses in order to establish and cement research collaborations, organize events, and explore opportunities for grant applications.  Monash Arts is justly proud of the research capacity of its staff, who work at the cutting edge in their fields and carry this expertise and enthusiasm into their teaching. To learn more about Monash Arts, please visit our website: www.arts.monash.edu.

The School of Social Sciences is consistently ranked among the best social science schools both nationally and internationally. It is the largest school in the faculty and one of the largest consolidated schools of the social sciences nationally. Interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration is encouraged. The school offers a wide-ranging undergraduate program and a variety of postgraduate degrees in Anthropology, Criminology, Human Geography, International Relations, Sociology, Politics, and Gender Studies. A major focus of our teaching is to help students become responsible and informed global citizens.

Politics and International Relations is the largest Section within the School of Social Sciences with a reputation for world-leading research and teaching excellence. Monash Politics and IR is a centre of research dynamism with major research streams across the major subfields of the discipline: political behaviour; political theory; comparative politics; international relations; and public policy and administration. The Section is also home to the ARC Centre for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW) and the Monash Global Peace and Security Centre (GPS).

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work part-time.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Head, Politics and International Relations Discipline, School of Social Sciences, +61 3 9902 0350

Position Description: Lecturer

Applications Close: Thursday 17th of April 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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