Advertised PD - Lecturer in Economics - Level B - 659235
Advertised PD - Lecturer in Economics - Level B - 659235
Advertised PD - Lecturer in Economics - Level B - 659235
DEPARTMENT/UNIT Economics
CLASSIFICATION Level B
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something
groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. You know you’re part of something special
and purposeful because, like Monash, your ambitions drive you to make change.
We have a clear purpose to deliver groundbreaking intensive research; a world-class education; a
global ecosystem of enterprise – and we activate these to address some of the challenges of the
age, Climate Change, Thriving Communities and Geopolitical Security.
We welcome and value difference and diversity. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be
a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways with curious, energetic, inspiring and
committed people and teams driven to make an impact – just like you.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research
facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
We champion an inclusive workplace culture for our staff regardless of ethnicity or cultural
background. We have also worked to improve gender equality for more than 30 years. Join the
pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with
us.
The Monash Business School is structured into seven discipline-based departments (Accounting,
Banking and Finance, Business Law and Taxation, Econometrics and Business Statistics,
Economics, Management, and Marketing) along with the specialist Leadership and Executive
Education unit and a number of research centres, units and groups in specialist areas such as
behavioural economics, development economics, employment and work, finance, global business,
and retail studies. To learn more about the Monash Business School, please visit our website,
www.monash.edu/business.
POSITION PURPOSE
A Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University and
to carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly, research and/or professional activities
relevant to the profession or discipline.
Reporting Line: The position reports to relevant Economics Department campus director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable
Financial Delegation: Not applicable
Budgetary Responsibilities: Not applicable
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties required of a Level B academic may include:
1. The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field
excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions
2. Initiation and development of subject material
3. Acting as subject coordinators
4. The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars
5. Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged
in course work
6. Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects
7. The conduct of research
8. Involvement in professional activity
9. Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior staff
10. Marking and assessment
11. Consultation with students
12. A range of administrative functions and service mostly connected to the education and
research duties of the academic or with minor service needs such as attendance at Open Day
or graduation
13. Attendance at departmental, school and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of a number of
committees
14. Other duties as directed from time to time
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Education/Qualifications
1. The appointee will have:
● A doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area or a reasonable expectation and plan
to complete the doctorate prior to commencing the role.
GOVERNANCE
Monash University expects staff to appropriately balance risk and reward in a manner that is
sustainable to its long-term future, contribute to a culture of honesty and integrity, and provide an
environment that is safe, secure and inclusive. Ensure you are aware of and adhere to University
policies relevant to the duties undertaken and the values of the University. This is a standard which
the University sees as the benchmark for all of its activities in Australia and internationally.