Lecturer Or Senior Lecturer In Economics

Times Higher Education; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 122.000 - 172.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation package

Visa sponsorship

Descrizione del lavoro

Deakin University in Melbourne seeks a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Economics. Lead teaching teams, design curricula, and connect learning with industry and research practice.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements at the Melbourne Burwood Campus and the chance to contribute to innovative curriculum across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Economics, a strong teaching track record, and established research leadership with

Competenze

• PhD in Economics or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Open to candidates from all economics fields; preference for macro, international trade, or micro theory with a research track record.

Mansioni

• Lead unit and course teaching teams, develop curricula and learning materials.
• Integrate industry, clinical and research practice into unit and course design.
• Lead development and adoption of innovative, learner-centric curriculum across levels and modes.
• Develop and moderate high-quality assessment tasks and rubrics with clear criteria.

Conoscenze

Macroeconomics

International trade

Microeconomic theory

Teaching

Research leadership

Formazione

PhD in Economics

Descrizione del lavoro

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing,Generous relocation package and potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate
• Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation or Level C $149,230 - $171,602 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangementsto help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Economics, you will:

• Lead unit and course teaching teams, working collaboratively across the faculty to develop effective curricula and learning materials, review units and courses, and implement evidence‑based refinements.
• Integrate industry, clinical and research practice into unit and course design to enhance student learning experiences, engagement, success and the relevance of learning resources.
• Lead the development and adoption of innovative, learner‑centric and research‑informed curriculum design across a range of levels and delivery modes, including the creation of inclusive and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Develop and moderate high‑quality assessment tasks and rubrics at unit and course level, providing clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to demonstrate learning outcomes and strengthen student achievement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and educational excellence by supporting students, mentoring colleagues, building teaching and learning capability, and contributing to pedagogical research and scholarly practice.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in Economics or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience.
• The position is open to candidates from all fields of economics. However, preference will be given to candidates with strong expertise in macroeconomics, international trade, or microeconomic theory, and a developing or established research track record demonstrated through high‑quality publications and/or success in securing external research funding.
• Excellent track record of high‑quality teaching in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including experience in innovative curriculum development and in supervising Honours and/or HDR students.
• Capacity to contribute to research leadership, academic administration, and broader community engagement through impactful research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues.

Applications for this position close on 07 December 2026.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre‑employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender‑based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.