Job no: 0055218
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic – Full time – 17% super
Salary: $95,179 – $102,163 (Level A)

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About the Faculty of Arts 
The Faculty of Arts is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages people with diverse experiences to apply. This includes First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, Deaf and hard of hearing people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+, and neurodiverse people. If you have any accessibility requirements for the application or interview, please contact us. We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. A position description is available in alternate formats if required, including USB, Large Print and Plain English.

The Faculty actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion practices to achieve our vision.

About the Role
The Australasian Centre for Italian Studies (ACIS) and the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne offer a two-year ACIS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Italian Studies. The field includes Italian disciplines in the humanities and social sciences such as Italian language and literature, Italian linguistics, visual and performance studies (Italian art, cinema, television, theatre, music), Italian history, Italian art history, Italian sociology, Italian anthropology, Italian migration studies, and Italian politics. The Fellow can therefore collaborate with any relevant School or programme in the Faculty of Arts.

The successful applicant will have an emerging track record of research on, engagement with, and clear interest in, Italian Studies well aligned to the research strengths of the Faculty of Arts. They will demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively in research groups, with colleagues, students and partners, as a proactive member of the Faculty’s core academic community.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research, and receiving formal mentorship from a relevant discipline Chair, the postdoctoral position’s primary focus is on research (at least 0.8 full time equivalent), but the candidate may also contribute to the undergraduate teaching programmes of their allied discipline area (no more than 0.2 full time equivalent). 

About You
You will have an emerging track record of research publications engaged with Italian Studies issues and debates, and a clearly articulated research proposal with an aspect of Italian Studies as its main focus. To be eligible for this role you will need Australian or New Zealand citizenship; or Australian or New Zealand permanent residency; or hold an Australian Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) expiring after the end of 2023.

Ideally, you will further have:

• A PhD from an Australian or New Zealand University since January 2017 in Italian Studies
• Near-native or native written and verbal English communication skills, and a level of Italian language competency equivalent to B2 or higher (see Common European Framework of Reference [CEFR])

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave options
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Be Yourself @ UoM

We recognise that our employees are at the core of all our successes and achievements. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. We promote inclusive behaviour, and we actively seek to learn from each other. Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role. 

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au. We look forward to receiving your application!

Position Description: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/g7ki

Applications close: 22 Feb 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time