King's College London is currently recruiting for a Senior Lecturer (or Reader) in Australian Studies.

Applications close 30 August, 2021.

For more information, and to apply, see the King's College London position advertisement.

Job Description:

The School of Global Affairs, King’s College London, seeks to appoint a Director of the Menzies Australia Institute at Senior Lecturer or Reader level.

This post would be split 0.5FTE Menzies Directorship and 0.5FTE in another department or institute within the School of Global Affairs. These include: Geography, International Development, Global Health and Social Medicine and the Global Institutes (India, China and Brazil).   

The Menzies Australia Institute exists (1) to support Australia-focussed research and teaching at King’s. (2) To promote research innovation through collaborations between King’s and Australia-based researchers. (3) To further develop policy making and public affairs connections between Australia and the UK. We seek to appoint a Director with experience and expertise in the communication and understanding of Australia and Australian affairs, and to build on the vision established over the last 5 years, of Kings Indigenous.

The appointee will be expected to further develop the Menzies Australia Institute through the establishment of a teaching offer relevant and unique to the Australian context (which might include Indigenous studies and/or cultural competence), network building within and outside King’s, strategic research focus and public engagement activities.  

Prospective candidates should have research expertise in one or more of the following strategic themes of the School: environment and sustainability, climate change, health and wellbeing, development or politics / international relations.

We particularly welcome applicants working on Indigenous affairs and those whose research is interdisciplinary and that builds on the existing areas of excellence in the School.  

The appointed candidate will teach modules (in-person and online student cohorts) commensurate with their research area across the undergraduate and/or masters programmes of their linked department.

The appointee will also contribute to, supervision as well as academic and pastoral support of undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will also pursue opportunities for conducting high-quality research in their field and, after probation, supervising PhD students. The appointee will receive mentoring and support to develop their skills and experience in education, academic administration, and research.  

For more information, and to apply, see the King's College London position advertisement.