Appointment of

Lecturer in Development Studies

School of Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Arts
Contents
1. Acknowledgement of Country
2. Faculty of Arts
3. School of Social and Political
Sciences
4. Position Description & Selection
Criteria
5. The University of Melbourne
6. University of Melbourne’s
Strategic Plan 2020 – 2030
7. People & Benefits
8. Living & Working in Melbourne
9. Further Information
10. How to Apply & Contact
Information
Acknowledgement of
Country
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The University of Melbourne acknowledges the
Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we
work, learn and live: the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung
and Bunurong peoples (Burnley, Fishermans Bend,
Parkville, Southbank and Werribee campuses), the
Yorta Yorta Nation (Dookie and Shepparton
campuses), and the Dja Dja Wurrung people (Creswick
campus).
The University also acknowledges and is grateful to
the Traditional Owners, Elders and Knowledge Holders
of all Indigenous nations and clans who have been
instrumental in our reconciliation journey.
We recognise the unique place held by Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original owners
and custodians of the lands and waterways across the
Australian continent, with histories of continuous
connection dating back more than 60,000 years. We
also acknowledge their enduring cultural practices of
caring for Country.
 Arts. Arts West supports active and informal learning
through object-based learning laboratories and
purpose-built teaching spaces which has transformed
teaching and learning in the Humanities and Social
Sciences, setting a new benchmark in the Asia region.

Our Graduate School of Humanities and Social

Sciences offers 19 professionally oriented Masters
programs, including Arts and Cultural Management,
Applied Linguistics, Global Media Communication,
International Relations and Public Policy and
Management. The Graduate School also houses our
outstanding PhD program.
The Faculty of Arts Over its 150-year history, the Faculty has produced
leaders in a wide range of fields, including
The Faculty of Arts at the University government, business, creative industries and media,
community and not-for- profit organisations. The
of Melbourne is widely recognised as Faculty maintains strong strategic relationships with
Australia’s leading centre for the leading international universities through joint
study of the Humanities and Social teaching collaborations, research projects and student
exchange programs. Partnerships with government,
Sciences not-for-profit and private organisations facilitate work
integrated learning opportunities for our students and
__ research collaboration with our researchers. The
Faculty has an active and vibrant outreach program,
The Faculty of Arts is commited to crea�ng a
promoting lifelong learning in the Humanities and
workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are
Social Sciences.
celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless
of gender, sexuality, ability, ethnicity, religion, or age. Our community includes over 700 academic and
People with diverse experiences and especially professional staff, 13,000 students across
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other First undergraduate, graduate coursework and research
Na�on people are strongly encouraged to apply. higher degree programs, and a strong and active
alumni population of over 70,000 worldwide.
If you have any accessibility or other requirements for
the application or interview, please contact us. We Alongside the Graduate School of Humanities and
are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive Social Sciences, the Faculty consists of five
practices to recruit the most talented candidates. A interdisciplinary Schools:
position description is available in alternate formats if
required, including large print. Asia Institute – the University’s key centre for study in
Asian languages and cultures, with programs including
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese languages,
brings together leading scholars across 40 disciplines alongside Asian, Islamic and Contemporary Chinese
of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our Studies.
academic staff are of international standing and
committed to excellence in teaching and research. School of Culture and Communication – with
programs in Art History and Curatorship, Arts and
The Faculty is home to the University’s first degree, Cultural Management, Indigenous Studies, Creative
the Bachelor of Arts, which is one of the most sought- Writing, English and Theatre Studies, Media and
after degrees in Australia, consistently attracting Communications, Publishing and Communications,
outstanding students from around the country and Journalism, and Screen and Cultural Studies.
internationally. Our teaching programs encourage
critical inquiry, creativity, global perspectives and the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies –
questioning of ideas. In 2016, the Faculty opened Arts encompassing History, History and Philosophy of
West – an award-winning building in the heart of the Science, Philosophy, Jewish and Hebrew Studies,
historic campus and a new home for the Bachelor of Conservation and Classics and Archaeology.
School of Languages and Linguistics – includes difference we make locally, nationally,
French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish regionally and globally
languages, alongside European studies, Latin • Home to a dynamic, diverse and inclusive
American studies and Linguistics, Applied Linguistics community of staff and students who are
and English as a Second Language. committed to achieving our full potential by
working together and with our partners in a
School of Social and Political Sciences – with
spirit of courageous generosity
programs in Anthropology and Development Studies,
• Transformed by recognising and engaging the
Criminology, Political Science, and Sociology and
ways of knowing held by Aboriginal and
Social Policy.
Torres Strait Islander peoples, on whose land
we work
FACULTY OF ARTS STRATEGY
Under the leadership of Professor Russell Goulbourne, The School (SSPS)
we have launched a Faculty of Arts Strategy focusing The appointee will join the School of Social and
on: Political Sciences, which is at the forefront of teaching
and research in the social sciences in Australia and
• Transformative learning
internationally. The School’s aim is to redefine the
• Research that makes a difference world and change what matters, and our work is
• Partnerships that add value underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom,
• Support for all staff integrity, diversity, environmental sustainability and
social justice. We value collegiality and active
Mission citizenship and are committed to contributing strongly
The Faculty of Arts is committed to benefiting the to public and institutional life, and to providing an
engaged and distinctive social science and arts
peoples, cultures and economies of Melbourne,
education for our students.
Australia, the region, and the world.

We do this across our distinctively broad range of Our School consists of a team of more than 150
Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines by creating, dedicated academic and professional staff in the
transforming, and sharing knowledge that deepens disciplines of Anthropology and Development Studies,
Political Science, Criminology and Sociology. We are
and enriches understanding of what it means to be
an active and engaged School, with staff and students
human and by developing graduates whose skills,
involved in and leading major research and
values and empathy enable them to shape better, engagement concentrations such as the Anti-Racism
fairer and more sustainable societies. Hallmark Research Initiative, the Future of Work Lab,
the African Studies Group, the Myanmar Research
Values and Behaviours
Network, the Australian Centre, the Pacific Network,
We expect all our staff to commit to our values of: and the Gender Studies program. Senior leadership of
the School comprises the Head of School, School
• Rigour and integrity, generosity and humility, Manager, Deputy Head (Research), Deputy Head
intellectual freedom, and critical (Teaching and Learning), Deputy Head (Partnerships),
independence Deputy Head (Equity and Diversity), Director-
• Diversity and inclusion, trust and mutual International, Director-RHD and Directors of the Early
respect, social justice, and civic responsibility Career Academic Network. The School values its local,
• Courage and creativity, openness and regional and international partnerships with external
organisations and communities, with significant
transparency, environmental sustainability
partnerships with the Brotherhood of St Laurence,
Vision Scope Australia, and the Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Building on our achievements to date, by 2025 the The School is aligned with the Faculty of Arts’
Faculty of Arts will be: commitment to being transformed by Indigenous
knowledges and perspectives across its teaching,
• The leading faculty of our kind in the Asia- research, and local and international partnerships
Pacific region and one of the most compelling activity. To enable this transformation, the Faculty of
in the world, known above all for the Arts has reformed its governance to include the role
of Associate Dean Indigenous who leads the
implementation of the Faculty’s Divisional Indigenous
Development Plan. This plan commits the Faculty to Position Description
furthering the impact of its Indigenous Studies
program and research activities including that of the
Research Unit on Indigenous Languages and the & Selection Criteria
renewed Australian Centre that takes up the agenda
of the former Indigenous-Settler Relations It is essen�al that the Selec�on Criteria be addressed
Collaboration. in the job applica�on. At this university this means
including a cover leter that addresses each of the
The School is committed to providing an environment criteria. Applica�ons that fail to address the Selec�on
that will sustain and enable First Nations and persons Criteria explicitly will not be considered. If you have
of colour to flourish in their chosen fields. The Head of any queries about this please contact the Head of
School is committed to maintaining an environment for School, Professor Jennifer Balint and see the ‘how to
all staff in the School in which staff are valued for the apply’ sec�on below:
work they do, and are supported to do excellent work.
This includes clear communication channels and the __
maintenance of structures of governance and
collegiality, and a culture of substantive equity for all POSITION NO. 0060234
staff. We strongly welcome applications from CLASSIFICATION Level B
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from SALARY $114,645 -$136,136 p.a
people of diverse cultural backgrounds, from persons SUPERANNUATION Employer Contribution of 17%
of colour, and from people with disabilities. If you have WORKING HOURS Full-Time
any questions at all about the position, or the format BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT Continuing
that the application should take, please be in contact
with the person named on the last page of this position Position Summary
description.
Applications are invited for a Lecturer in Development
The School acknowledges that we work and learn on Studies in the School of Social and Political Sciences.
the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People of
The Lecturer in Development Studies will have specific
the Kulin Nation, whose land was never ceded, and
whose sovereignty remains. We pay respect to Elders, expertise in one or more of the following areas:
past and present, and to the important place of Inclusive Indigenous Development and Environmental
Indigenous knowledge in the academy. Sustainability; Inclusive Decolonial Development and
Environmental Sustainability; Inclusive Intersectional
Development and Environmental Sustainability;
Political Economy of Health and Development;
Political Economy of Agrarian Development; Political
Economy of Environment and Development; Political
Economy of Poverty and Development.

The Lecturer will be a committed, engaging teacher

and researcher and must be able to teach subjects at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The
Lecturer will undertake research resulting in quality
publications with leading publishers in their field and
will have an established or developing record of
excellence and innovation in teaching. They will also
foster engagement links with external
networks/partners both nationally and
internationally.

Your contribution to teaching will extend to subjects

within the Masters of Development Studies and
subjects within the undergraduate Minor in
Development Studies. If required, you may be asked
to coordinate subjects within the Master of
Leadership for Development. You will undertake appointment in the School of Social and Political
research and engage in professional activities Sciences.
appropriate to your profession or discipline. The
Lecturer undertakes administration primarily relating Research may be carried out independently and/or as
to their activities within the Faculty and may be part of a team. The Lecturer may supervise
required to perform the full academic responsibilities postgraduate research students or projects and be
of, and related administration for, the coordination of involved in research training.
an award program of the University.
Key Responsibilities
The School recognises that the student cohort has
become increasingly diverse. The Lecturer in The incumbent will possess well-established academic
Development Studies is expected to draw on their skills and strong academic performance.
expertise in facilitating a classroom experience that
TEACHING AND LEARNING
meets the needs of the student cohort as well as
promoting scholarly inquiry.  Subject coordination including the supervision of
sessional tutors (administrative and academic)
A Lecturer undertakes teaching and research in their  Curriculum design and innovation, including cross-
discipline or related area. The Lecturer will have
disciplinary approaches
experience in research, which have resulted in the
 Development of technology-based teaching,
publication of high-quality outputs or other
demonstrated scholarly activities. Research may be learning and assessment programs and resources
carried out independently and/or as part of a team.  Design and delivery of overseas subjects and
The Lecturer will supervise postgraduate research other student mobility programs
students or projects and be involved in research  Teaching and learning innovation grants (with
training. emphasis on national competitive and peer
reviewed)
The Lecturer in Development Studies will join world-  Undertake supervision of theses at Honours and
class scholars in the School of Social and Political Masters by coursework level
Sciences (SSPS) at the University of Melbourne, and  Active engagement with the Faculty’s Arts
you will be expected to research, teach, and Teaching Innovation and Arts e-Teaching teams to
administer commensurate with the level of the enable effective curriculum development in
position. The excellence of your research profile will subjects and programs
be evidenced by your track record of high-quality
publications, your capacity to successfully apply for RESEARCH
externally competitive grants and to conduct
 Publications, including (but not limited to) peer-
independent research. Your research outcomes will
reviewed journal articles, book chapters, books,
make a significant contribution to the reputation of
creative outputs and commissioned reports
Development Studies at the University of Melbourne.
 Research grants and external research income
(emphasis on competitive, international, and
As the successful candidate, you will have an excellent peer-reviewed)
research profile, with a track record of grant success  RHD supervision
and high-quality publications. You will conduct
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
independent research, and your research outcomes
will be disseminated and published in leading  Active engagement in service, leadership and
conferences and journals and will make a significant coordination roles in the discipline, School and
contribution to the reputation of Development Faculty demonstrating respectful, inclusive
Studies at the University of Melbourne. You will behaviours at all times and building trust amongst
contribute to supervision of research higher degree colleagues
theses, honours, and postgraduate coursework  Active participation in committees (discipline,
theses. Further, you will foster engagement links with School, Faculty, University)
external networks/partners in the development  Leadership in development of national and
sector, both nationally and internationally and will international institutional partnerships and
take on administrative tasks associated with your networks
 Compliance with University policy and procedural  Capacity to leverage local and international
requirements networks in the development sector and foster or
 Continuing professional development activities support industry partnerships or sectoral
engagement, to contribute to the enhancement of
the student learning experience
Selection Criteria  Commitment to continual improvement and
ESSENTIAL professional development as an educator and
scholar
 A completed PhD in Development Studies or a  Experience of team teaching
closely related discipline
 Proven research expertise in one or more of the SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
following areas: Inclusive Indigenous
Development and Environmental Sustainability;  Employment in this position is conditional upon
Inclusive Decolonial Development and completion of the University’s ‘fit and proper’
Environmental Sustainability; Inclusive checks where required and receipt of a valid
Intersectional Development and Environmental Working with Children Check prior to
Sustainability; Political Economy of Health and commencement.
Development; Political Economy of Agrarian
Development; Political Economy of Environment Equal Opportunity, Diversity &
and Development; Political Economy of Poverty
and Development Inclusion
 Research, professional and/or teaching The University is an equal opportunity employer and
specialisation on Leadership in the development is committed to providing a workplace free from all
sector forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment,
 Demonstrated ability for excellence in teaching bullying, vilification, and victimisation. The University
including the capacity to initiate course
makes decisions on employment, promotion, and
development
reward on the basis of merit. The University is
 Demonstrated course coordination experience
 Ability to supervise honours and postgraduate committed to all aspects of equal opportunity,
coursework degree theses diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and to
 A strong record in research with a developing providing all staff, students, contractors, honorary
publication profile appointees, volunteers, and visitors with a safe,
 Demonstrated capacity for multidisciplinary and respectful and rewarding environment free from all
collaborative research forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment,
 Capacity to attract research grants and vilification and victimisation. This commitment is set
consultancies out in the Advancing Melbourne strategy that
 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of addresses diversity and inclusion, equal employment
the learning orientations of a diverse student opportunity, discrimination, sexual harassment,
cohort, combined with the ability to apply this bullying and appropriate workplace behaviour. All
knowledge and understanding to create a highly
staff are required to comply with all University
inclusive student learning environment
policies.
 Demonstrated professional and collegial
behaviour of a very high standard (encompassing The University values diversity because we recognise
commitment to the Faculty’s Values and that the differences in our people’s age, race,
Behaviours outlined on page 5) ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, sexual
orientation, physical ability, and background bring
DESIRABLE richness to our work environment. Consequently, the
 Strong computer literacy in line with the People Strategy sets out the strategic aim to drive
University’s commitment to eTeaching and diversity and inclusion across the University to create
eLearning an environment where the compounding benefits of a
 Experience in community engagement with a diverse workforce are recognised as vital in our
capacity to build local and international networks continuous desire to strive for excellence and reach
and partnerships the targets of Advancing Melbourne.
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
All staff are required to take reasonable care for their
own health and safety and that of other people who
may be affected by their conduct.
OHS responsibilities applicable to positions are
published here.
These include general staff responsibilities and those
additional responsibilities that apply for Managers
and Supervisors and other staff.
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class education the University of Melbourne delivers.
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THE MELBOURNE MODEL

Building on long-standing traditions of leadership and

innovation in teaching and embracing international
developments in curriculum design, the University
introduced the Melbourne Model in 2008. The
distinctive educational model offers degrees in three
broad cycles. At Bachelor level, students select from

The University of one of six broad degrees (offering a total of 87 major

fields of study) and a limited number of specialist
offerings. These programs lay the intellectual
Melbourne foundations for future employment or further study.
Most professional qualifications are subsequently
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from a variety of professional or specialist graduate
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a programs offering intensive graduate-level
public-spirited institution with an outstanding experiences that promote deep professional
reputation for excellence in research, learning and learning. At Doctoral level, students work alongside
teaching, and engagement. and are nurtured by international research leaders in
a broad range of fields.
Ranked number 34 in the latest Times Higher
Education World University Rankings*, Melbourne The Melbourne Model’s curriculum combines
competes on an international stage with the best academic breadth with disciplinary depth to
institutions globally and has an international outlook strategically reposition the University in an
and reach to match. increasingly globalised higher education framework.
The University prepares its students to enter a world
With a rich history stretching over 160 years, the
marked by rapid change where graduates must
University of Melbourne also occupies a special place
possess the applicable knowledge, and flexible and
in the heart of the city. Since its founding in 1853, the
adaptable skills, to succeed.
University has been committed to making distinctive
contributions to intellectual, cultural, social, and
economic life in the region and beyond. These values
underpin the University’s entire academic mission and
shape operating practices, preparing engaged
graduates, and steering research that advances the
world.

With a wide range of disciplines, the University of

Melbourne currently educates over 52,000+ students
from over 130 countries. The University comprises
nine Academic Divisions providing learning that
stimulates, challenges, and fulfils the potential of
excellent students from around the world, leading to
personal development, meaningful careers and
profound contributions to society.

The alumni network is significant and truly

international, with representation from 160
countries. This international community includes
former Prime Ministers, Governors General, and
  We will deliver this through building a brilliant,
diverse and vibrant University community, with
strong connections to those we serve

The means for achieving these goals include the

development of the University of Melbourne’s
academic and professional staff and the capabilities
needed to support a modern, world class university.
Those means require a commitment to ongoing
financial sustainability and an ambitious
infrastructure program which will reshape the
campus and our contribution to the communities we
engage with. This strategy, and the priorities
proposed, is centred around five intersecting themes:
The University of place, community, education, discovery and global.

Melbourne’s Strategic
Plan 2020 – 2030
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Advancing Melbourne
The University’s strategic direction is grounded in its
purpose. While its expression may change, our
purpose is enduring: to benefit society through the
transformative impact of education and research.
Together, the vision and purpose inform the focus
and scale of our aspirations for the coming decade.
Advancing Melbourne reflects the University’s
commitment to its people, its place, and its partners.
Our aspiration for 2030 is to be known as a world-
leading and globally connected Australian
university, with our students at the heart of
everything we do.
 We will offer students a distinctive and
outstanding education and experience, preparing
them for success as leaders, change agents and
global citizens
 We will be recognised locally and globally for our
leadership on matters of national and global
importance, through outstanding research and
scholarship and a commitment to collaboration
 We will be empowered by our sense of place and
connections with communities. We will take
opportunities to advance both the University and
the City of Melbourne in close collaboration and
synergy
 The University also offers a family friendly
environment for individuals that need increased
flexibility, providing generous leave and working
conditions. The University has been recognised as an
employer of choice for women and is one of 40
organisations to participate in the Science in Australia
Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program of Athena SWAN
in Australia.

Living and Working

People and Benefits
in Melbourne
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The University is committed to providing an
intellectually stimulating and personally rewarding
Geography
workplace which attracts people who are the best in
their professional, academic, and teaching fields. Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and the
second largest city in Australia. It is set around the
Outstanding academic staff are at the heart of the
shores of Port Phillip Bay and sits beside the Yarra
University’s teaching, research, and engagement
River, around five kilometres from the bay.
endeavours. The University is proud of its many staff
that have been recognised through prestigious Melbourne is home to over 5 million people and has a
national and international awards and through metropolitan area of 9990.5 km2. The Economist
membership of Australia’s learned academics. Intelligence Unit has frequently rated Melbourne
Among the many scholars of international renown at amongst the world’s most liveable cities city, based on
the University is the winner of the Nobel Prize – its education, entertainment, health care, research
Professor Peter Doherty (Physiology and Medicine) and development, tourism, and sport.
and many other public intellectuals and scientific
leaders. The City of Melbourne municipality, in which the
University’s main Parkville campus is based, covers
The Benefits 37.7 km2 and has a population of more than 159,000
people. It includes the city centre and a number of
The University offers staff more than just a job – it attractive inner suburbs with thriving communities
offers them an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and businesses.
world class organisation which provides its staff with
exceptional benefits and support at every stage of The City of Melbourne is home to residents from 180
their life and career. countries who speak more than 233 languages and
dialects and follow 116 religious faiths. The
 Working in a culturally inclusive environment Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, Taungurong, Dja Dja
 Engaging in an active and vibrant campus life Wurrung and the Wathaurung people of the Kulin
 A focus on health and wellbeing Nation are the Traditional Owners of the land now
 Outstanding staff benefits in addition to known by its European name of Melbourne.
competitive salary packages
The City of Melbourne is recognised as Australia’s
Staff benefits on offer at the University include the cultural capital with a number of world-class galleries
opportunity to salary package everything from and museums, internationally renowned food and
childcare and additional superannuation to wine regions, and an impressive year-round calendar
subscriptions to the Melbourne Theatre Company. of events catering for all tastes.
Benefits can be tailored to best suit individual needs
and circumstances, including generous relocation
support.
Further Information How to apply
General Information about the Please submit your application via the University of
Melbourne’s Careers page
University of Melbourne is available
The Faculty of Arts is committed to equity, diversity, and
at its website www.unimelb.edu.au inclusion. It aspires to reflect the diversity of our local
and global communities; where people are valued,
respected, and have equal access to opportunities and
About the University of Melbourne are encouraged to fulfil their talents and potential.
about.unimelb.edu.au Applicants with diverse experiences are strongly
encouraged to apply. This includes First Nations
The University of Melbourne’s Strategic Plan 2020- people, culturally and linguistically diverse people,
2030: Advancing Melbourne Deaf and hard of hearing people, people with a
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