Lecturer - Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation

The Opportunity

The Lecturer will contribute to undergraduate teaching within the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, focusing on Jewish history, the Holocaust, the Arab-Israeli conflict, Jewish cultural studies and the modern Middle East. The role will support the Jewish Studies and Holocaust and Genocide Studies minor through lectures, seminars, and tutorials, while contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and subject coordination.

The position involves research and scholarly activity, supervising and supporting students, and collaborating with colleagues across the Centre. You will participate in academic and administrative service that supports the Faculty’s teaching and research mission.

As the successful candidate, you will bring expertise in one or more of these areas and a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student engagement. You will be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and create engaging learning experiences. You will also demonstrate a developing or established research profile and a collaborative approach, supporting the continued growth of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation.

About Monash University

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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: Associate Professor David Slucki, Director of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, David.Slucki@monash.edu 

Position Description: Lecturer

Applications Close: Sunday the 19th of April 2026, 11:55pm AEST

Fixed-term appointment until 31/12/2027

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