Lecturer in Gender Studies — Trans & Queer Focus (Flexible)

unimelb; Parkville; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Gender affirmation leave

Cultural leave

Menstruation and menopause leave

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a part-time academic role in Gender Studies, with a focus on Trans and Queer Studies. You will develop curricula, deliver undergraduate and honours subjects, and shape inclusive, technology-enhanced learning for a diverse student cohort.

You will also advance your research profile, publish work, supervise higher-degree students, and engage with national and international partners, within a values-driven School culture.

Qualifications

• PhD in Gender Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Specialise in Trans and Queer Studies with a research focus that complements 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research

Supervision

Education

PhD in Gender Studies or closely related discipline

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a part-time academic role in Gender Studies, with a focus on Trans and Queer Studies. You will develop curricula, deliver undergraduate and honours subjects, and shape inclusive, technology-enhanced learning for a diverse student cohort.

You will also advance your research profile, publish work, supervise higher-degree students, and engage with national and international partners, within a values-driven School culture.