Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Political Science (including international relations and all other sub-fields)

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Centre for Governance and Public Policy / Griffith Asia Institute

Reference: 498241
Work type: Continuing 

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Overview: 
Griffith University is looking to appoint a tenure-track (continuing) position in political science (including international relations and all other sub-fields) at the Senior Lecturer / Lecturer level (equivalent to Assistant Professor). The position will be research-intensive for the first five years of the appointment, i.e. the successful candidate will be required to convene and teach one course per annum at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level. After five years it will then revert to a standard academic profile which includes teaching, research and service.

This is a continuing, full time position based at the Nathan campus, Brisbane, Australia. 

Griffith University is located in South-East Queensland and is one of Australia's largest multi-campus universities, home to 43,000 students and 3,500 staff. These positions are based at the Nathan campus, Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and is Australia's third largest city.

The role: 
The successful candidate will be expected to publish with the leading journals and/or book presses in the field, to teach in areas related to their specialisations in accord with the requirements of the School of Government and International Relations, and perform service roles with the School and the University.

The successful candidate will be located jointly at the Griffith Asia Institute and the Centre for Governance and Public Policy and the School of Government and International Relations. In 2012 political science at Griffith University received the highest possible rating in the Australian government's research assessment exercise. 

The person: 
To be successful in the role candidates must have:

a doctorate in Political Science/International Relations or related field,a track record of publications in leading book presses and/or journals in the field;a program of research in political science (any sub-field);evidence of teaching excellence.

The preferred start date for the successful candidate is by 31 July 2014. 

Salary range: 
Senior Lecturer, level C: AUD $99,182 - $114,365 per annum. Salary package including 17% superannuation (pension) contribution: AUD $116,043 - $133,808 per annum. 

Lecturer, level B: AUD $80,964 - $96,148 per annum. Salary package including 17% superannuation (pension) contribution: AUD $94,727 - $112,493 per annum. 

Further information: 
Obtain the position description and application requirements by clicking the following link: 498241_Senior_Lecturer,_Lecturer_PD.pdf

For position queries, contact Professor Jason Sharman, Centre for Governance and Public Policy email j.sharman@griffith.edu.au (enquiries only). 

For application queries, contact Mr Justin Ellis, HR Officer on +61 (0) 7 3735 7359 

To apply, please click the Apply button below.

All applications must be submitted online.

Closing date: 20 January 2014 4.30pm AEST.

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