Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Microbiology

Monash; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 151 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Résumé du poste

Monash University’s Department of Microbiology on the Clayton Campus invites applications for a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor. You will lead high-impact teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise honours and HDR students, and shape an innovative research agenda in microbiology.

The role requires a doctoral qualification, a strong record of publications and external funding, and a demonstrated capacity for academic leadership, curriculum development, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in microbiology or a relevant discipline.
• Strong record of research achievement with high-quality publications.
• Experience in tertiary teaching, curriculum development and course coordination.
• Commitment to supervising HDR students and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide academic leadership and build collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials and practical classes across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum and provide high-quality assessment.
• Supervise honours and HDR students and contribute to postgraduate training.
• Develop and deliver an independent, externally funded research program.
• Lead research collaboration and demonstrate academic leadership within the University.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Course coordination

HDR supervision

Research leadership

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Formation

Doctoral qualification in microbiology

Description du poste

Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Microbiology

Job No.: 699675

Location: Clayton Campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $150,841 - $173,931 pa Level C / $181,629 - $200,092 pa Level D (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Join Monash University’s Department of Microbiology and help shape the future of microbiology research and education. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished academic to develop or lead an innovative research program, deliver outstanding teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and contribute to the Department’s academic leadership and global reputation for excellence in biomedical research.

This position will be responsible for delivering engaging lectures, tutorials and practical classes, developing and coordinating curriculum, and providing high-quality teaching and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. You will supervise and mentor honours and higher degree by research students, contribute to postgraduate training, and foster an engaging and supportive learning environment. You will also develop and deliver a strong research program, producing high-quality publications, securing competitive external research funding and contributing to collaborative research projects, with opportunities to lead research teams. Through academic leadership, collegial collaboration and active engagement with the broader scientific community, you will contribute to the continued advancement and international standing of the discipline.

To be successful in this role you will have a doctoral qualification or equivalent standing in microbiology or a relevant discipline, with a strong record of research achievement, high-quality publications and success in securing external research funding. You will bring demonstrated tertiary teaching experience, including curriculum development and course coordination. A proven commitment to supervising higher degree by research students, alongside experience mentoring students and colleagues, is essential. You will also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to provide academic leadership and build productive relationships across the University and the wider scientific community.

Why join the Department of Microbiology?

The Department offers a dynamic research environment spanning fundamental discovery science through to highly translational research, providing opportunities to drive discoveries with real-world impact. The Department drives the generation of new knowledge across the full spectrum of microbiology, and the development of innovative strategies to combat current and future health and environmental challenges. As a key contributor to the Centre to Impact AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), we are well positioned to advance research addressing the growing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Strong clinical partnerships with Victorian Hospitals further support collaboration across laboratory and clinical settings, creating opportunities to translate research findings into meaningful improvements in health outcomes.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Enquiries:

Professor Hayley Newton, Head, Department of Microbiology, [e-mail]

Position Descriptions

Senior Lecturer

Associate Professor

Applications Close:

Monday 23 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT