Education-Focused Islamic Studies Lecturer

University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Lecturer in Islamic Studies (Education Focused) at the Asia Institute. You will teach Islamic Studies within a multidisciplinary program, coordinate subjects, design inclusive curricula and develop technology-enhanced learning resources for diverse student cohorts.

You will also contribute to scholarly and community engagement across Oman, Australia and the wider academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD in Islamic Studies.
• Broad knowledge of Islamic Studies including Qur’anic Studies, contemporary Muslim societies, politics and related areas.
• Effective tertiary teaching, including subject coordination, lecturing, tutoring and inclusive classroom practices.
• Develop educational resources and coordinate subjects in Islamic Studies with technology-enhanced learning.
• Emerging record of pedagogical or academic research informing teaching practice.
• Commitment to inclusive learning for diverse student cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver subjects in Arab and Islamic Studies, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and assessment.
• Provide student consultation, manage assessment extensions, address academic integrity issues and assist with special consideration processes.
• Participate in Boards of Examiners, program and School meetings, committees and other relevant fora.
• Engage in pedagogical scholarship, professional development and service activities that support inclusive, high-quality teaching practice.

Skills

Islamic Studies knowledge

Tertiary teaching

Subject coordination

Lecturing

Tutoring

Inclusive classroom practices

Digital learning resources

Education

PhD in Islamic Studies

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Lecturer in Islamic Studies (Education Focused) at the Asia Institute. You will teach Islamic Studies within a multidisciplinary program, coordinate subjects, design inclusive curricula and develop technology-enhanced learning resources for diverse student cohorts.

You will also contribute to scholarly and community engagement across Oman, Australia and the wider academic community.