Trans & Queer Studies Lecturer & Researcher

The University of Melbourne; Melbourne; 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

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Gender Studies, with a focus on Trans and Queer Studies, at 0.8 FTE until 31 Dec 2029. You will shape curricula, deliver undergraduate and honours subjects, and advance research through peer‑reviewed work and grant activity.

You will collaborate across disciplines, supervise honours and postgraduate theses, and participate in leadership within the School of Social and Political Sciences, contributing to an inclusive

Qualifications

• Hold a completed PhD in Gender Studies or 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 and high-enrolment classes.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate coursework theses.
• Maintain a strong, developing publication record and capacity to secure competitive research grants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver engaging 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, producing peer-reviewed publications and seeking grants.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate coursework theses and foster multidisciplinary supervision.
• Contribute to School and Faculty leadership and external engagement, including partnerships.

Skills

Gender Studies

Trans and Queer Studies

Tertiary teaching

Research supervision

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Gender Studies

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Gender Studies, with a focus on Trans and Queer Studies, at 0.8 FTE until 31 Dec 2029. You will shape curricula, deliver undergraduate and honours subjects, and advance research through peer‑reviewed work and grant activity.

You will collaborate across disciplines, supervise honours and postgraduate theses, and participate in leadership within the School of Social and Political Sciences, contributing to an inclusive