About The Team
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is one of four schools that make up the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences; alongside The School of Media and Communications, The School of Indigenous Knowledges, and The School of Law and Criminology. We are an active research-led teaching and learning community offering 24 learning programs across a wide range of disciplines.
Your New Role!
A Lecturer (Level B) academic will undertake independent teaching and research in their discipline or related area. In research and/or scholarship and/or teaching, a Level B academic will make an independent contribution through professional practice and expertise and coordinate and/or lead the activities of other staff, as appropriate to the discipline.
A Level B academic will normally contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level, engage in independent scholarship and/or research and/or professional activities appropriate to their profession or discipline. They will normally undertake administration primarily relating to their activities at the institution and may be required to perform the full academic responsibilities of and related administration for the coordination of an award program of the institution.
Your key responsibilities will include –
Teaching into both undergraduate Philosophy and postgraduate Public Policy units
Units may include: PHL203 Ethics Through Film, PHL211 Environmental Justice, PHL302 The Philosophy of Technology and AI, PHL600 Professional Ethics, PHL601 Ethics and Global Justice.
Develop curriculum that embeds the Sustainable Development Goals and interdisciplinary perspectives in undergraduate and postgraduate learning
Please refer to the Position Description and Duty Statement for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Fixed Term (12 months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $115,512 – $136,831 at the Academic Level ACLEB plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
Indigenous Language Allowance
Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information, check out our benefits and services page !
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria and qualification requirement(s) (Please refer to the Position Description and Duty Statement)
Your most recent resume (CV)
What you’ll bring to the role:
Demonstrated expertise in teaching in one or more of the areas of moral, social, or political philosophy.
Knowledge of education technologies and contemporary pedagogy relevant to teaching Philosophy.
Ability to understand, navigate and address the challenges arising from GenAI for teaching Philosophy.
Ability to teach Philosophy outside one’s area of specialisation.
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