Lecturer in Islamic Studies in Parkville

This education-focused Lecturer role in Islamic Studies supports a multidisciplinary program and strong academic, community engagement. Apply to shape inclusive Islamic Studies teaching, coordinate subjects and contribute to scholarly and community engagement.

Your next career opportunity:

• You will teach Islamic Studies within a multidisciplinary Islamic Studies program at the Asia Institute.
• You will coordinate subjects, design inclusive curricula and develop technology-enhanced learning resources for diverse student cohorts.
• You will also contribute to scholarly and engagement activities that connect Oman, Australia and the wider academic community.

What you will deliver:

• Coordinate and deliver subjects in Arab and Islamic Studies, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and assessment.
• Provide student consultation, manage assessment extensions, address academic integrity issues and assist with special consideration processes.
• Participate in Boards of Examiners, program and School meetings, committees and other relevant fora.
• Engage in pedagogical scholarship, professional development and service activities that support inclusive, high-quality teaching practice.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a completed PhD in Islamic Studies.
• Bring broad knowledge of Islamic Studies, including Qur’anic Studies, contemporary Muslim societies, politics and related areas.
• Demonstrate effective tertiary teaching, including subject coordination, lecturing, tutoring and inclusive classroom practices.
• Develop educational resources and coordinate subjects in Islamic Studies, using strong computer literacy and eTeaching approaches.
• Maintain an emerging record of pedagogical or academic research that informs and enhances teaching practice.
• Apply excellent organisational skills, policy understanding and commitment to inclusive learning for diverse student cohorts.

What we offer you:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Your new team – The Asia Institute:

You will join the Asia Institute, the University’s key centre for Asian languages, cultures and societies. Our academic staff provide leadership in studying the intellectual, legal, politico-economic, cultural and religious traditions of Asia. Within the Faculty of Arts, you will work alongside leading humanities scholars committed to diversity, inclusion and community engagement.

Be Yourself:

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Applications close: Sunday 15th November at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.