Lecturer in Linguistics

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B plus 17% employer superannuation

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash University’s Linguistics program is globally recognized for its innovative and impactful research. We seek a Lecturer who will contribute to this dynamic environment through original and collaborative research, high-quality publications, securing research funding, and PhD supervision.

With expertise in general linguistics and a strong research track record in health communication, you will enhance the School’s strengths in Linguistics, Intercultural communication, and Health and Medical Humanities. In this role, you will coordinate and teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing engaging curricula in health communication, multilingualism, intercultural communication, and sociolinguistics.

As the successful candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across education and service sectors. You will bring analytical expertise and manuscript preparation skills, underpinned by a proven track record of refereed research publications. Your experience in tertiary-level teaching, curriculum development, and student engagement is key. In addition, you will demonstrate a commitment to scholarly research and a collegial approach to teamwork. Your expertise will enhance established research strengths in Linguistics, including health communication with a focus on multilingual populations and intercultural capabilities, multilingual language practices, linguistic justice, and the role of language in social cohesion.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Jo Winning, Head of School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, jo.winning@monash.edu

Position Description: Lecturer in Linguistics

Applications Close: Monday 11 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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