Lecturer in English and Literary Studies
Lecturer in English and Literary Studies
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Job Description
- Join a department that values collaboration and collegiality where staff actively support each other and are encouraged to contribute and grow together.
- Deliver and coordinate key undergraduate programs with opportunities to shape curriculum and support student success.
- Unique chance to secure a tenurable fulltime academic position in a highly regarded department.
- Base salary range: Level B $113934 $134824 p.a. plus 17 superannuation.
About the area
English and Literary Studies is a vibrant collaborative discipline that prides itself on its collegiality dedication to student learning and research success. English and Literary Studies has a diverse undergraduate teaching and research portfolio and an active Higher Degree cohort. Since 1956 the discipline has housed the literary magazine Westerly.
About the opportunity
- Support and deliver core teaching programs of the discipline which is a major in English and Literary Studies and a minor in Film Studies and Creative Writing as well as other units such as Gender Studies and Environmental Humanities.
- Engage in impactful research and supervise postgraduate projects and students while enhancing the Universitys research profile and community engagement.
About you
- PhD (completed or near completion) in English and Literary Studies or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach in a variety of undergraduate units in English and Literary Studies across time periods and themes/genres such as Creative Writing and Film.
- Evidenced understanding and application of pedagogical philosophies and practices appropriate to English and Literary Studies.
- Evidence of successful supervision or cosupervision of Honours and/or postgraduate projects relative to opportunity.
- Emerging track record of successful competitive funding.
- Experience in and/or willingness to participate in the editing and publishing of literary magazines/journals.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
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To learn more about this opportunity please contact Professor Tanya Dalziell at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 9 April 2025.
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake selection activities during the week commencing 28 April 2025. This will include seminar presentations to key senior staff and stakeholders from the School.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and dynamic working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
