Lecturer: Applied Linguistics (Level B)

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, teaching and coordination of Applied Linguistics courses within UniSA Justice and Society’s undergraduate programs. You will also collaborate with industry and play an integral role in contributing to the research objectives of the Unit. You will supervise and provide mentorship for HDR students.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About UniSA Justice and Society 

Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues, UniSA Justice and Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of Aboriginal Studies, Arts, Law, Psychology, Social Work and Human Services.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and teach Applied Linguistics courses for on campus and online modalities
• Develop a research and scholarly track record
• Develop links with relevant industry, business, university and community bodies
• Plan, review and manage resources to facilitate the Academic Unit’s teaching activities

Essential Skills and Experience

• PhD qualification together with associated experience in research and teaching in a relevant discipline area
• Demonstrated high quality teaching outcomes
• Demonstrated commitment to establishing a program of research
• Experience in the supervision of higher degree research candidates
• Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal ability, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with industry for the benefit of teaching and/or research

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren, Team Leader: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6611.

Applications close: 11:30pm Monday, 4 November 2024

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.