Lecturer – Politics and International Relations

About the role

Monash University’s School of Social Sciences is seeking a full‑time Lecturer in Politics and International Relations. The position combines high‑quality teaching with an active research agenda, supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Design, prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops for large introductory and specialised courses.
• Coordinate subject delivery, develop curriculum materials and contribute to course enhancement.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate coursework and research students, including assessment and feedback.
• Maintain an active research programme, publish in peer‑reviewed journals and pursue external research funding.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees and other collegial duties.

Required profile

• Doctoral qualification in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of peer‑reviewed publications and research activity.
• Strong tertiary teaching experience with ability to engage diverse student cohorts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $123,138 – $146,228 per annum plus 17 % superannuation.
• Permanent full‑time appointment within a world‑ranked top‑50 university.
• Supportive, inclusive academic community and opportunities for research funding.