Lecturer in Southeast Asian Studies: University of Sydney
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Lecturer, Southeast Asian Studies: University of Sydney
-- The School of Languages and Cultures, University of Sydney, enjoys a strong history of research and teaching on Southeast Asia, and currently works in collaboration with major research centres such as the Greater Angkor Project and the Australian Mekong Resource Centre. The School is home to dynamic and rapidly-expanding honors and postgraduate programs in Southeast Asian Studies, and promotes a new, innovative regionally-based interdisciplinary research program. Applications are invited for a part-time lectureship with the Indonesian and Asian Studies Programs.
-- The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching broad units of study on Indonesia and Southeast Asia and contributing Southeast Asian components of Asian Studies subject. Suited to this lectureship is a flexible individual who is committed to building an exciting program and passionate about engaging students. The successful applicant may teach undergraduate and postgraduate coursework units, and supervise Honors and postgraduate students. In addition, the appointee will undertake administration and curriculum development, and demonstrate a willingness and capability to be involved in the research program. The successful applicant must have a PhD submitted on commencement, and demonstrable teaching and research expertise in the study of Asian Studies and Indonesian Language. Evidence of current research activity in the field is essential, as will experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience in the supervision of Honors and postgraduate research students is desirable. This lectureship offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic regrowth of Southeast Asian Studies, and to work alongside colleagues in various fields, depending on research and teaching interests, from Political Science, Sociology and Islamic Studies, to Linguistics, History or Archaeology. It also offers opportunities for internal research funding and the chance to be part of in-country research programs.
-- The position is part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed term for 18 months, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Remuneration package: up to $83,363 - $98,993 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary Lecturer Level B $70,443 - $83,651 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer�s contribution to superannuation) For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 114723. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Professor Adrian Vickers at adrian.vickers@usyd.edu.au Enquiries about the recruitment process can be directed to Cameron Burgess on (02) 9036 7083. Closing Date is 15 November 2007.
