Lecturer in Cultural Materials Conservation

Job no: 0064424
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-Time 0.8 FTE; Fixed-term for 5 years (Replacement position 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030)
Faculty: Arts
School: School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
Salary: Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super

Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply.

• Join the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation
• Play a pivotal role in advancing cultural materials conservation
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
Join the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation within the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS), a leader in humanities teaching and research in Australia. You will play a pivotal role in advancing cultural materials conservation and shaping the next generation of professionals in the field.

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the Centre’s research and teaching programs, aligning with its objectives, while engaging in leadership and service activities. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordination and delivery of semester long and intensive post graduate subjects; 
• Curriculum design and innovation, including cross-disciplinary approaches;
• Development of technology-based teaching and assessment programs and learning resources;
• Publications, including (but not limited to) peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, books, creative outputs and commissioned reports; 
• Active participation in research seminars, and national and international conferences;
• Research translation and commercialisation opportunities as appropriate;
• Grant applications and external research income;

Who We Are Looking For
You have a strong interest in the conservation and preservation of cultural material, contribute to postgraduate teaching, and lead research or professional activities, with experience in publishing high-quality outputs.

You will also have:

• A completed PhD in a relevant discipline and evidence of active research;
• High quality scholarly activities and professional experience resulting in significant outputs, including funding from national and/or international competitive research bodies, and other sources;
• Capacity for multidisciplinary and collaborative academic practices that complements the existing research and teaching strengths of the Grimwade Centre 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the learning orientations of a diverse student cohort, combined with the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to create a highly inclusive student learning environment

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS)
The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS) is a part of the Faculty of Arts and comprises of History, Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science, Classics and Archaeology, The Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation and The Program in Jewish Culture & Society. SHAPS offers a wide range of classes in these disciplines and has an Honours, Masters by Coursework and postgraduate student cohort. This position resides in the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation and report to the Discipline Chair.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: Thursday 12th December 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Description:  Lecturer in Cultural Materials Conservation_PD.docx