Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Public Policy

About the opportunity
The School of Government and International Relations at Griffith are developing socially responsible leaders with a deep understanding of global affairs. We have ranked in the world's top 100 for political and international studies for the past three years and have a world-class staff of political experts in areas ranging from nuclear security to threats to democracy, from the key issues in Asia, Europe and the United States to the challenges facing policy-makers in Australia and abroad.

The School of Government and International Relations has integrated world-class research and teaching into a specialist degree program that is small enough to ensure every student receives the attention they deserve. The School actively influences Australia's political landscape with public debate and advice to decision makers and are proud founding partners of the ANZSOG-a non-profit organisation which aims to develop future public sector leaders and promote public administration as a profession.

We are seeking applications from talented individuals with outstanding academic achievement, communication, and research skills in order to contribute to the overall culture of high-quality research learning and teaching activities within the School.

As Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, you will contribute to the School's excellent research standing in Public Policy and Political Science and make significant contributions to the teaching effort of the School. In this role you will expected to make independent and original contributions to research which have significant impact on the field of Public Policy including publications, grants and research impact. You will play a major role in scholarship and/or professional activities and ideally, you will have experience working with government stakeholders and the wider community.

This is a full time, continuing, position based at the Nathan or Gold Coast campus and it is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role. Further, you may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises, which the University currently has or may subsequently acquire or at any premises at which it may from time to time provide services.

About you
The successful candidate will possess a PhD in Political Science or Public Policy. You will have an excellent record of publications that will ensure that Griffith continues our outstanding achievements in research. You will have demonstrated knowledge, skills and leadership in teaching and curriculum / program development at the tertiary education level, and a proven ability in the administration of University courses and programs.

In addition, a demonstrated ability to network effectively will ensure that working relationships are improved both internally and with government, industry and community stakeholders.

We stand for making a difference in the world, being innovative and caring about students. If this opportunity resonates with you and your ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary range
This appointment will be at Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) or Level D (Associate Professor), depending on the attributes and experience of the successful applicant.

Senior Lecturer base salary: $120,263 - $138,674 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation.
Associate Professor base salary: $144,806 - $159,532 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes:

- A covering letter outlining the following:

       - The position level you are applying for (i.e. Level C or D)
       - Your suitability for the role (please refer to the relevant position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:

       - Full name, address, telephone number and email address;
       - Details of education, professional training and qualifications;
       - Employment history, including present position and details of relevant professional, consulting or industry experience;
       - Research interests and list of publications;
       - Research grants awarded and any other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies, community services etc.
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What Griffith University offers
Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends around the world.

At Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information
For further information about this role, please contact Professor Juliet Pietsch, Head of School, School of Government and International Relations, on +61 (0) 7 373 56763 or j.pietsch@griffith.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 373 54011.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish to discuss First Peoples Employment further, please contact Joshua Long, Talent Management Partner (First Peoples) on (07) 3735 5403 or joshua.s.long@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Friday, 15 October 2021 at 5 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.