Senior Lecturer & Microbiology Research Leader

Monash University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Support for parents

Job summary

Monash University’s Department of Microbiology is seeking an Associate Professor to lead teaching and research activities. You will deliver lectures, coordinate curriculum, supervise honours and HDR students, and advance a robust, externally funded research program.

The role requires academic leadership and active engagement with the scientific community. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programs, foster a supportive learning environment, and guide collaborators across the

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in microbiology or a relevant discipline.
• Strong record of research achievement with high-quality publications.
• Success in securing external research funding.
• Tertiary teaching experience including curriculum development and course coordination.
• Commitment to supervising HDR students and mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials and practical classes across undergrad and postgrad programs.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum; assess and support students.
• Supervise honours and HDR students; contribute to postgraduate training.
• Lead a strong, externally funded research program and collaborate across disciplines.
• Provide academic leadership and build relationships within Monash and the wider scientific community.

Skills

Lecturing

Curriculum development

Research leadership

HDR supervision

External funding

Education

Doctoral qualification in microbiology

Job description

Monash University’s Department of Microbiology is seeking an Associate Professor to lead teaching and research activities. You will deliver lectures, coordinate curriculum, supervise honours and HDR students, and advance a robust, externally funded research program.

The role requires academic leadership and active engagement with the scientific community. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programs, foster a supportive learning environment, and guide collaborators across the