Job no: Multiple new positions
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time Fixed-term 12-months, tied to candidature (full-time Graduate Researcher: min. FTE: 0.2, max. FTE 0.3;
Faculty: Arts
Department/Schools: School of Culture and Communications, School of Social and Political Sciences, School of Languages and Linguistics, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, The Asia Institute
Salary: Level A.2 – $88,228 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus 17% super
- New opportunity to gain meaningful academic experience in education in the Faculty of Arts, widely recognised as Australia’s leading centre for the study of the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Undertake career advancing professional development, including minimum 30 hours paid professional development
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families
About the Role
The Faculty of Arts invites applications for multiple new Graduate Researcher Academic Associate (GRAA) positions from graduate researchers currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts.
GRAAs in the Faculty of Arts will contribute positively, both individually and as part of a team, to educating, inspiring and supporting students. The GRAAs will be responsible for carrying out education related activity for one or more subjects. Key education responsibilities will include:
- Teaching, including through tutorials, seminars and workshops
- Undertaking preparation and associated work, including teaching and student consultation
- Attending lectures as required
- Regular consultation with students
- Marking a share of assessment submissions and providing feedback as required
- Undertake assessment administration as required (e.g. reporting potential breaches of academic integrity, handling late submissions, handling remark requests, assessment feedback)
In addition, you will be supported to participate as a valued academic member of the School in contributing to the School’s academic mission, life and community and supported to engage in at least 30 hours of paid professional development.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking applicants enrolled as a University of Melbourne student undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts with demonstrated satisfactory progress towards timely completion, and with discipline and domain knowledge in one of the following program areas:
- Anthropology and Development Studies
- Arts History and Curatorship
- Arts and Cultural Management
- Classics and Archaeology
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- English and Theatre Studies - English
- Gender Studies
- History
- History and Philosophy of Science
- Indigenous Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
- Media and Communication
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Screen and Cultural Studies
- Sociology
You will be a passionate educator and have the ability to contribute positively, both individually and as part of a team, to educating, inspiring and supporting students. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage one’s own time effectively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Your New Team – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne brings together leading scholars across 40 disciplines of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our academic staff are of international standing and committed to excellence in teaching and research.
The Faculty is home to the University’s first degree, the Bachelor of Arts, which is one of the most sought-after degrees in Australia, consistently attracting outstanding students from around the country and internationally. Our teaching programs encourage critical inquiry, creativity, global perspectives and the questioning of ideas - https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Arts-HR@unimelb.edu.au. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position Description: GRAA Arts_Position Description.pdf
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