Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Faculty: Arts 
School: Languages and Linguistics 
Salary: Level B – $114,645 – $136,136 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Teach at a variety of academic levels, conduct research, and engage in professional activities within the field of linguistics and applied linguistics
• Contribute to teaching and research in an internationally recognised centre for linguistics with a focus on a diverse student cohort and scholarly inquiry
• 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 

This role offers a distinctive blend of teaching and research in linguistics and applied linguistics, engaging with students while conducting research and contributing to the evolution of language and culture studies. You will also contribute to coordinating award programs, promoting scholarly inquiry, and adapting teaching methods. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and seminars 
• Supervise honours, masters, and higher degree research students  
• Subject coordination, including initiating, developing, and reviewing subject material at undergraduate and postgraduate levels 
• Engage in high-quality research, contributing to scholarly publications, and actively participating in research seminars and national and international conferences 

Who We Are Looking For

You will have a strong academic background in linguistics and applied linguistics, with a track record of high-quality research and a commitment to effective teaching, along with the ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse student cohort.

You will also have:

• A completed PhD in Applied Linguistics or a related area  
• Demonstrated expertise in high quality research in Applied Linguistics focusing on technology in second language learning, teaching and/or assessment with a developing publication profile  
• Ability to provide research-informed teaching across levels from first year to PhD, and in a range of topics in Applied Linguistics, including areas such as discourse and interaction, quantitative research methods, intercultural communication, and second language learning and teaching   
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering exceptional research 

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

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

Your New Team – Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. With a rich history since 1855, we foster bold critical thinkers and effective communicators who can navigate global challenges and delve into the essence of humanity.

Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.

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

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

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
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) 

 ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Caroline Dehn via email at Faculties-TA@unimelb.edu.au, 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: 17 November 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Position Description: 0000228_Lecturer in Applied Linguistics_PD.pdf