James Cook University’s (JCU) Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC) 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. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join our dedicated team of professionals.

The appointment is full-time, fixed term to November 2024 and can be based at either of our beautiful tropical campuses in North Queensland, the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus or Cairns Nguma-bada campus. Remuneration is at Academic Level B: $97,856 - $115,465 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation.

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE

Providing scholarly leadership and making significant contributions to teaching and community engagement within IERC, you’ll support the University’s teaching and research expertise in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and Indigenous Studies and teach subjects both within the Centre and across the University. Working closely with the Head, Indigenous Teaching Programs and Divisional Associate Deans, you’ll have the opportunity to refresh curriculum, promote cultural competency and embed Indigenous perspectives into courses and subjects. You’ll supervise students enrolled in undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs and demonstrate leadership in teaching specialist activities.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

With a relevant masters or doctoral qualification, or equivalent accreditation, standing and scholarly outputs, you are experienced in university teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels and have a proven track record in relevant teaching specialist activities in an area related to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their interests.

An exceptional communicator, you engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities and have a flexible and constructive approach to work design and procedures. A current Queensland Working with Children ‘Blue Card’ is also a requirement of this position.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick/personal/carer’s leave per year
• Cultural leave
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Staff study assistance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Ongoing professional and career development support
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, hairdresser, post office, gym and childcare.

JCU is committed to building strong relationships, increasing respect and improving opportunities for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position is currently open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants as part of our commitment. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

How to Apply

Join us on our journey as we strive to make a real difference, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Please visit the Careers at JCU website – vacancy reference 18082.

Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria listed in the Academic Duty Descriptor.

A position description is attached.