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A Level C academic is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a discipline, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

Senior Lecturer in Environmental Humanities and/or Social Sciences is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the university and to carry out activities to develop her/his scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline. Appointees should have a strong track record of high-quality research in the field/s of the environmental humanities, environmental communication/media, and/or social sciences, with a focus on climate change. This can include, but is not limited to, climate change and:

• urban studies; 
• migration;
• technology; 
• communication; 
• media;
• politics and policy; 
• film; 
• literature; 
• history; 
• sociology; 
• gender and justice; 
• race and justice; 
• health and social care
• ethics. 

Reporting line: The position reports to the Head of School. 

Supervisory responsibilities: Not applicable

Financial delegation and/or budget responsibilities: Not applicable

Key responsibilities

1. Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, enhancement and quality assurance in the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum
2. Develop and deliver innovative and excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students
3. Conduct high quality research, maintaining an active record of publication and building a profile of grants and PhD student supervision
4. Support the development and implementation of a research strategy for School of Arts and Social Sciences and the MCCCRH consistent with the research priorities of Monash University Malaysia and Monash University
5. Participate in collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to drive research impact and educational excellence
6. Support the management of education, research and/or administration in the School through, for example, participation in committees
7. Participate and help lead the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub’s Malaysia node.

Key selection criteria

Education/Qualifications

1. A doctoral qualification (PhD) or equivalent qualification
2. Demonstrated experience in the development of curriculum content
3. A strong record of teaching which demonstrates a commitment to educational innovation.
4. An excellent research record, with a strong trajectory in publications, grants and PhD/Masters/Honours supervision
5. Experience in working with partners in universities, government and/or civil society
6. Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration and teamwork
7. Expertise in the field/s of the environmental humanities and/or social sciences, with a focus on climate change recognised nationally or internationally.