Position Number: 0064492
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term - Laureate replacement position (24 February 2025 to 23 February 2030)
Faculty: Arts
School: Historical and Philosophical Studies
Salary: Level A – $83,468 - $113,262 (pro-rata) p.a. plus 17% super
- Make a meaningful impact by teaching at one of Australia’s premier conservation research centres, the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation
- Deliver world-class postgraduate programs, specialising in the conservation of 3D objects
- 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 an Assistant Lecturer in Cultural Materials Conservation to join its dynamic team. Reporting to the Discipline Chair, this role is based within the University of Melbourne's Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, one of Australia’s leading research centres in conservation.
Specialising in the conservation of 3D objects, with expertise in inorganic materials, you will leverage your industry knowledge to deliver postgraduate teaching programs of the highest calibre. In this role, you will primarily focus on teaching, dedicating 90% of your time to delivering high-quality education, with additional responsibilities in administration, service, and scholarship.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in advancing cultural materials conservation education while developing your career within a collaborative and innovative academic environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the teaching activities of specified subjects to the standard of the Faculty and in the mode of delivery required (e.g. lab-based practicums, classroom seminars and practicals, blended learning and workshops). This includes ensuring that tutors and industry specialists are provided with relevant information.
- Development of specified subjects and teaching materials (including tutorial guidelines for tutors); and subject guides, practical manuals and reading packs (where applicable) for students.
- Setting up of seminars and laboratory practicals including access to collections, procurement of materials and maintenance of equipment for conservation treatments.
- Setting assessment tasks, coordinating assessment processes, and recording/reporting component and final results.
- Selection, consultation with, and supervision of tutors or seminar assistants (where applicable).
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a committed and engaging educator with experience teaching at the tertiary level, a commitment to inclusivity in student learning, and the ability to work collaboratively with students.
Your expertise in curriculum and subject development will be complemented by exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage administrative tasks effectively. With a talent for fostering a cohesive teaching team, you will support staff and build positive, professional relationships with colleagues and students.
You will also have:
- A PhD in Cultural Materials Conservation or cognate field or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment in a range of teaching delivery modes.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum and subject material development.
- Experience in managing and supporting staff and fostering an effective teaching team.
- Proven ability to work positively and cooperatively with students.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS) is a part of the Faculty of Arts and comprises of History, Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science, Classics and Archaeology, The Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation and The Program in Jewish Culture & Society. SHAPS offers a wide range of classes in these disciplines and has an Honours, Masters by Coursework and postgraduate student cohort. This position resides in the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation and report to the Discipline Chair. The Grimwade Centre is a University of Melbourne Research Centre hosted by the Faculty of Arts.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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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
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
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 Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. 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: 14 JANUARY 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position Description: 0064492_Assistant Lecturer in Cultural Materials Conservation_PD.pdf
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