Senior Lecturer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through education and research? Join our team in the Indigenous Education and Research Centre at James Cook University (JCU), as a Senior Lecturer.

• Full-time, fixed term position to May 2026
• Can be based in Townsville, Cairns or remote work arrangement within Australia by negotiation
• Academic Level C: $129,607 - $148,787 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions, leave loading and other generous employee benefits

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE

In this exciting role, you will play a key part in developing and delivering innovative teaching programs and research that support Indigenous communities on their path to self-determination. You will lead and design high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in research training. With your expertise in Indigenous knowledges and research methods, you will drive impactful educational and research outcomes that shape the future workforce. As a Senior Lecturer, you will also supervise higher degree by research (HDR) students, contribute to major research projects, and collaborate on securing competitive research grants across categories 1-4.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE ROLE

As a dedicated educator, you bring experience in contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, research training, and scholarly research. You’re passionate about delivering quality teaching programs that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and shape the future workforce. You are eager to advance your academic career by making a meaningful impact in education and research training. With a proven scholarly track record in Indigenous research, relative to opportunity and commensurate to level, you bring expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, as well as relevant research methods and practices. You are capable of independently coordinating subjects at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and you contribute effectively to program curriculum design and review processes. While you have some experience supervising HDR students, you may not yet have had successful completions or principal supervision experience. You also have a demonstrated ability to develop major research projects, whether independently or in collaboration with partners, and with support, can successfully pursue competitive research grants. A current working with children Blue Card is a requirement of this position except where applicable exemption applies as per Queensland legislation.

ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE

JCU’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre is a leader in providing Indigenous education, research and engagement through successful and sustainable programs and services. We empower students to be independent, critical, and analytical thinkers, and assist them to plan, set and achieve their goals.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Cultural leave
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave or 12 months at half pay
• A range of flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Fitness Passport
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
• Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces with access to on-site childcare, medical services, a gym and cafes

HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form in full
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role
4. Upload your responses to the selection criteria in a separate document (refer to the academic duty descriptor which you can access on our careers page via the apply link)
5. Upload your relevant qualifications.

Applications close on Sunday, 18th May 2025.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Associate Professor Felecia Watkin Lui on (07) 4232 1*** or via email **************@jcu.edu.au.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.

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WHAT MATTERS TO US AT JCU

• Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
• Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
• Our Place – the Tropics and beyond
• Our Research – a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.  We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.

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