Province: Queensland
Description:
Senior Lecturer (History)
Position Number:
01001177
Division:
Academic Division
Department:
School of Arts and Communication
Classification:
USQ Academic Level C
Location:
Toowoomba or Springfield
Date:
October 2015
Responsible to:
Head of School (Arts and Communication)
Contact:
Professor Rhoderick McNeill, Head of School (Arts and Communication), on
telephone +61 7 4631 1091 or email Rhoderick.McNeill@usq.edu.au
Your Opportunity
A Senior Lecturer (Academic Level C) is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of
a faculty, school, department or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. A Senior Lecturer is
also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.
The School of Arts and Communication is seeking a Senior Lecturer in History for undergraduate and post-
graduate programs. The Senior Lecturer (History) will have demonstrated extensive experience in teaching
history in the university sector and will also demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver content in online
learning environments. The Senior Lecturer (History) will be expected to teach at both Toowoomba and
Springfield campuses, and may be based on either campus. The Senior Lecturer (History) will have a strong
and productive profile in history research. The role will include the teaching of large first year courses in
World History and Australian History, the capability to teach courses in Contemporary Australia and Race
Relations in Australian History, teaching Honours-level courses and the supervision of doctoral students.
A Senior Lecturer may be required to act as Course Examiner and/or undertake Program Coordinator duties
and provide support and direction to other academic staff.
Our University
USQs
culture forms a central part of our differentiation as a university. It has grown from a resolute
commitment to engaging with colleagues, the community, industry and, most importantly, our students to
create meaningful learning-based relationships. Through the successful provision of relevant higher education
to one of the nations most diverse student cohorts
, USQ has forged a reputation for maximising potential
through our commitment to seeing our students achieve, both academically and personally.
At USQ, you will experience a positive and friendly environment that offers a range of work-life balance
initiatives, workplace diversity and innovation, professional development opportunities and flexible work and
lifestyle options. As a University built on relationships, USQ supports its staff to reach their full potential as
professionals committed to transforming communities and individuals, and to play a key role in the
Universitys future success.
With campuses based in four south-east Queensland locations, education centres across Australia, a number
of global partners and an international reputation as distance and online education experts, we truly are a
regional University with a global perspective.
Connect with us to find out more.
Your Team
The Academic Division includes the Universitys Faculties and Campuses as well as the Open Access College,
College for Indigenous Studies, Education and Research and Queensland College of Wine Tourism. The
Academic Division has overall responsibility for the Universitys academic program portfolio; its continuous
improvement and its quality delivery. The Academic Division has a leading strategic and operational role in
the policies, procedures and practices relating to learning and teaching, student experience, research and
research training, and, related academic matters.
The Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts encompasses teaching and research in a wide range of
disciplines grouped into six Schools: Arts and Communication; Management and Enterprise; Commerce; Law
and Justice; Teacher Education and Early Childhood; and Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education. The
breadth of interests in the Faculty facilitates a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment for both students
and staff members. It also enables the Faculty to prepare and sustain its students, including through life-
long learning, to be global professionals for the contemporary world.
The School of Arts and Communication is a community of committed scholars, researchers and creative
artists in the Humanities, Communication and Creative Arts fields who seek to lead, inspire and facilitate
students in engaging their worlds and the contexts in which they live. Our academic staff are experts in their
fields and are able to inspire others to learn through their passion, their abilities to communicate clearly and
their skills in teaching online and face-to-face.
Your Organisational Relationships
Internal:
Reports to: Head of School (Arts and Communication)
Member of: School of Arts and Communication, Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
Key contacts: Colleagues in the History discipline in the School
External:
Government Departments / Legislative Bodies
Other Universities
Service Providers
Your Key Responsibilities
1.
Responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer (Academic Level C) may include:
The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions,
clinical sessions and studio sessions.
Initiation and development of course material.
Program coordination.
The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.
Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged in
course-work.
The conduct of research.
Significant role in research projects including, where appropriate, leadership of a research team.
Involvement in professional activity
Consultation with students.
Broad administrative functions.
Marking and assessment.
Attendance at departmental and/or faculty meetings and a major role in planning or committee
work.
2.
As a member of the University community, demonstrate the highest possible standards of professional
and personal conduct, both as an individual and as part of a team, and commit to regular engagement
in personal, professional and team development.
3.
Teach in the undergraduate, honours and postgraduate History programs in on-campus and online
modes.
4.
Teach introductory level courses in World History and Australian History (World Civilisations to 1500 CE
and Introduction to Australian History) and advanced level Australian History courses, Contemporary
Australia and Race Relations in Australian History.
5.
Supervise Doctoral research students.
6.
Conduct and co-ordinate research and other scholarly activities relevant to the discipline.
7.
Contribute to the administrative functions and the community service activities of the School, Faculty,
and University.
Is This The Role For You?
Within the context of the key responsibilities described above, it is expected that you will meet the following
criteria:
Qualifications and Experience
An Academic Level C employee will normally have advanced qualifications and/or recognised significant
experience in the relevant discipline area. A position at this level will normally require a doctoral qualification
or equivalent accreditation and standing. In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard will be
had to teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary education, creative
achievement, professional contributions and/or to technical achievement. In addition a position at this level
will normally require a record of demonstrable scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant
discipline area.
Selection Criteria
1.
A PhD in History.
2.
Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching Ancient world history and Australian history
overview courses, as well as in teaching advanced Australian history courses and other history
specialities.
3.
A proven record as a skilled and experienced University teacher in History, both in on-campus and online
modes of delivery.
4.
Significant research achievements via research monographs, high-ranked journal articles and book-
chapters of national and international impact, and a track record in attracting funding.
5.
Proven record as a successful doctoral and post-graduate research supervisor.
6.
Proven organisational and administrative skills as relevant to the above.
7.
Excellent inter-personal communication skills, teamwork, initiative and the ability to represent the
university in the wider community.
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