Lecturer in Gender Studies

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Parental leave & other entitlements

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Gender Studies. The role focuses on Trans and Queer Studies scholarship, shaping curricula and advancing a research profile across disciplines, aligned with an inclusive School culture.

The successful candidate will coordinate undergraduate and honours subjects, develop inclusive curricula and contribute to externally funded research, while mentoring postgraduate students and engaging in institutional leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in Gender Studies or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in tertiary teaching and curriculum development.
• Experience supervising honours and postgraduate theses; ability to lead multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver undergraduate and honours subjects in Gender Studies, including high-enrolment classes and team teaching.
• Design inclusive curricula and technology‑enhanced learning resources for a diverse student cohort.
• Undertake high‑quality research in Trans and Queer Studies with peer‑reviewed outputs and grant activity.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate theses; contribute to research higher degree supervision.
• Engage in leadership, committees, and external partnerships at national and international levels.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching coordination

Curriculum design

Research in Trans and Queer Studies

Supervision of honours & postgraduate

Grant writing & funding

Education

PhD in Gender Studies or related discipline

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Role type: Part‑time (0.8 FTE); Fixed term until 31 Dec 2029 Faculty: Faculty of Arts Department/ School: School of Social and Political Sciences Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super

Shape cutting-edge Trans and Queer Studies scholarship / inspire diverse Gender Studies students / join a values‑driven social sciences school

Your next career opportunity

You will help shape transformative Gender Studies curricula, with a special focus on Trans and Queer Studies scholarship. You will develop your research profile, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to an inclusive, socially engaged School culture.

What you will deliver:

• Coordinate and deliver engaging undergraduate and honours subjects in Gender Studies, including high-enrolment classes and team teaching.
• Design inclusive, innovative curricula and technology-enhanced learning resources that support an increasingly diverse student cohort.
• Undertake high-quality research in Trans and Queer Studies, producing peer-reviewed publications and seeking competitive grant funding.
• Supervise honours, graduate coursework and research higher degree students, fostering collaborative and multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to School and Faculty leadership, committees, and external engagement, including national and international partnerships.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a completed PhD in Gender Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Specialise in Trans and Queer Studies with a research focus that complements existing Gender Studies strengths.
• Demonstrate excellence in tertiary teaching, including coordinating subjects, developing curricula and delivering high-enrolment classes.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate coursework theses, and contribute to research higher degree supervision.
• Maintain a strong, developing publication record and show capacity to secure competitive research grants and consultancies.
• Apply inclusive pedagogies and collegial behaviours that support diverse students and embody Faculty of Arts values.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

For queries related to this specific position, contact Assoc. Prof. Kalissa Alexeyeff at [e-mail]@unimelb.edu.au

For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at [e-mail]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

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