Job Position: Lecturer in Counterterrorism, Strategic Security Studies and Intelligence
Company: Macquarie University
Expected salary: $115787 – 136995 per year
Location: North Ryde, NSW
Lecturer in Counterterrorism, Strategic Security Studies and Intelligence Job Details:
PRIMARY DETAILExcellent opportunity for an early career academic in criminology.
- Salary Package: From $115,787 to $136,995 (Level B) p.a., plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment Type: Full-Time, Continuing
- Location: Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University (North Ryde)
THE ROLEMacquarie University is seeking an engaged and collaborative Lecturer (Level B) with specialist knowledge of counterterrorism, strategic security studies, or intelligence. The successful applicant will be expected to make a major contribution to teaching and leadership, including convening and teaching units across the counterterrorism, strategic security studies, or intelligence curricula at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also be expected to engage with relevant stakeholders in the community, government, and industry, including through externally funded grant projects, and make an active contribution to the administration of the Department, Faculty and University.ABOUT YOUYou will have completed a PhD in international relations, politics, intelligence, counterterrorism, or a related discipline, and will be able to demonstrate experience in teaching in these subjects commensurate to this position opportunity. As a teacher, you will have a demonstrated record of impactful and engaging teaching in both the classroom and online learning environments, employing a range of innovative pedagogical practices. Your collaborative, collegial approach will ensure you perform effectively within an intellectually diverse and inter-disciplinary environment. You will have a critical approach to counterterrorism, strategic security studies, and intelligence, and be able to challenge and inspire students and colleagues alike.ABOUT USThe Department of Security Studies and Criminology (SSC), is within the Faculty of Arts, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, expert seminars, and opportunities for research in the many areas associated with security studies and criminology. SSC draws together senior academics and leading industry professionals specialising in research, theory and practice associated with security, and the protection of both the national interest and the rights of individuals and groups within society. SSC’s principal areas of teaching and research centre on criminology, security and strategic security studies, cyber security, intelligence, and terrorism. to learn more about us.Ranked among the top one percent of universities in the world, Macquarie engages with the real and complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since its founding in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university, in touch with the world and working to make it better. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. .ABOUT THE JOBThis full-time, permanent role will allow the successful candidate to teach, engage in professional leadership and work within a vibrant, research active department within the Faculty of Arts. This role is defined as 70% teaching and 30% service and leadership activities. In the department, the post graduate courses in counterterrorism, strategic security studies and intelligence, as well as undergraduate units focusing on the same, seeks to incorporate professional teachers with different disciplinary, theoretical, and professional orientations to counterterrorism and strategic security studies, as well as intelligence. The ability to teach and serve across these areas presents the opportunity to engage in a vibrant and active pedagogic space that opens students up to new knowledge that challenges our assumptions of national security. Our areas of interest within counterterrorism, intelligence, strategic security studies are broad, including disinformation, naval power, great nation conflict, online extremism, intelligence analysis. This position will work closely with colleagues across our interdisciplinary department and, in the classroom, postgraduate students in each of the postgraduate courses are from a wide range of undergraduate degree areas and professional backgrounds.TO APPLYTo be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV, a recent representative publication of your work (or 2-3-page description of research work-in-progress), a one-page synopsis of your research plan for the next two years, and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:Essential RequirementsA PhD completed in criminology, or a related disciplineDevelop and teach a range of undergraduate and postgraduate units in criminology or related fieldsCapacity to develop innovative teaching and learning approaches, including online teachingA track record of contributing to administrative service in a university and professional settingA record of enhancing, or potential to enhance, the University’s reputation through engagement with relevant external stakeholders in criminologyAbility to work collaboratively with colleagues and studentsMust have Australian working rights as this position is not available for visa sponsorshipDesirable CharacteristicsExperience in unit or course design in criminology or related fieldsA research specialty that complements the department’s approach to criminologyCapacity to supervise Higher Degree Research students in criminology or related fieldsPosition Enquiries: Professor James Ramsay, Head of DepartmentApplications Close: Sunday, 14 April 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. 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Find Jobs.Applications Close: 14/04/2024 11:59 PMDiversity and InclusionInnovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in in Higher Education.Flexible WorkAt Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our .
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