Senior Lecturer: Sociology

Job no: 492282
Work type: Continuing full time
Vacancy type: External Vacancy, Internal Vacancy
Categories: Academic - Teaching and Research

Macquarie University is first among the nation's universities under 50 years of age due to significant investment in areas of research excellence. Located on 126 hectares, we enjoy excellent facilities including a state-of-the-art library, the country's most technologically advanced hospital with associated research facilities and new models for industry engagement and research, an exceptional sports complex and we are easily accessible by rail and bus.

The Faculty of Arts is distinguished by its student-centred and research-inspired approaches to teaching and learning. Staff and students work together to ask questions about socially complex problems and reflect on the skills and knowledge the need to understand the world, past and present.

The Sociology Department at Macquarie has a lively program of teaching and research that harnesses theoretical and applied strengths of the discipline. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer with an excellent record in teaching and research in political sociology, social policy and social research methods (including quantitative). The successful applicant will be required to:

• Play a leading role in the development of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching in social research methods (including quantitative methods)
• Make major contributions to undergraduate teaching and research in social policy and political sociology
• Contribute to the Department's research profile (including successful competitive grants)
• Successfully collaborate in research projects and mentor junior staff with their research
• Play a senior administrative role in the department and Faculty as required

Selection CriteriaTo be considered for this position applications must respond to the selection criteria below and attach as a separate document in the application process.

• Hold a Phd in Sociology or in a cognate discipline
• Demonstrated contribution to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in political sociology, social policy and methods
• Demonstrate an outstanding track record in research and the production of high quality publications
• Demonstrated record of attracting research funding
• A track record in mentoring junior staff and in successful research and teaching collaborations

Salary Package:  from $104,146 - $119,769 p.a. (Level C), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: full-time, continuing

Enquiries: Associate Professor Pauline Johnson on pauline.johnson@mq.edu.au or +61 2 9850 9491

Applications Close:  9 December 2012

Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.

Advertised: 22 Nov 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Dec 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time