Lecturer in Curatorial and Museum Studies

(Level B) $100,933 to $119,391 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

Fixed-term, full-time opportunity is available from January 2022 for 4.5 years.

The School of Humanities is seeking an outstanding interdisciplinary scholar who can undertake research and teaching within the field of Museum Studies and related disciplines.

The successful candidate will help coordinate the new Graduate Program in Museum and Curatorial Studies and teach/supervise undergraduate and graduate courses and research projects within this program and across the School of Humanities. Candidates must have a PhD in Museum Studies, Art History, Heritage, History, Archaeology or related discipline with a focus on museums and/or collections. Preference will be given to a person with research interests and skills that address both theoretical and applied aspects of museum studies. Research specialisation in Indigenous art and/or cultural heritage and demonstrated experience working with Indigenous/First Nation communities is desirable.

To be successful you will need:

• PhD in Museum Studies, Art History, Heritage, History, Archaeology or related discipline with a focus on museums and/or collections.
• Excellent research record, with a clear plan for future publication, outputs commensurate with and relative to opportunity and ability to attract competitive grant funding. Experience working for, or in collaboration with, a cultural institution (e.g. museum, art gallery, community art centre).
• Outstanding ability to communicate knowledge about Museum Studies in an engaging manner.
• Capacity for collaborative research, including experience working in partnerships with cultural institutions.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate by coursework degree research projects and theses. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with peers.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership in a diverse range of disciplines clustered around the arts, humanities and social sciences. It currently serves the needs of around 5000 enrolled students, many graduates going on to become leading politicians, policymakers, historians, curators, musicians and writers.

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 4 January 2022.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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