Lecturer in French/ Intercultural Studies (Education Focused)

Location: Clayton campus

• 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

Are you an educator dedicated to shaping the future of language and intercultural education? Monash University invites dynamic academics to join our elite cohort of Education-focused staff as a Lecturer in French and Intercultural Studies.

Education-focused academics at Monash are recognised as leaders in pedagogical innovation, setting the standard for exceptional design, technology-enhanced learning, and student-centred delivery.

This Education-Focused Level B position brings together French-language teaching with expertise in Intercultural Studies and professional practice and leadership in intercultural settings. In both education and research terms, the work of the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics centralises the cultural and political alongside the linguistic, creating capabilities and knowledge frameworks around language and communication in ways that emphasise the importance of the intercultural, the transnational and the interprofessional. The appointee will contribute to this important area of the School’s educational offer at Master’s level. The appointee will also have the capability to teach into the French language stream of the European Languages Major. The appointee will be required to have language pedagogy, technology-enhanced language learning, and second language acquisition in a classroom and online environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Educational Leadership and Innovation: Design, deliver, and continuously refine engaging, inclusive, and technology-rich learning experiences across lectures, tutorials, and online environments.
• Curriculum and Assessment Design: Lead unit development, design diversified assessment strategies, and implement consistent, constructive feedback practices.
• Student-Centred Engagement: Foster inclusive, flexible learning spaces, drawing systematically on student feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Scholarly Activity: Engage in research and scholarly activity focused on educational practice, second language acquisition, or intercultural pedagogy to inform teaching excellence.
• Academic Mentorship: Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students and contribute actively to School, Faculty, and University-wide education initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: A PhD (or equivalent research and teaching experience) in French Studies, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Intercultural Studies, or a closely related field.
• Teaching Excellence: A proven track record of inspiring, effective teaching and assessment delivery in a higher education environment.
• Language proficiency: Demonstrated high-level proficiency in French and the capacity to teach French language across the relevant undergraduate levels.
• Pedagogical Expertise: Demonstrated capability in curriculum development, technology-enhanced language learning, and evidence-informed pedagogical approaches.
• Intercultural Focus: Ability to teach French language alongside intercultural and professional leadership practice in diverse settings.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strong interpersonal, organisation, and team leadership skills, with a commitment to student success and academic innovation.

Why Monash?

At Monash, we value educators who challenge the status quo. As an Education-Focused Level B academic, you will receive targeted support on a clear trajectory toward educational leadership within one of Australia’s top research-intensive universities. You will work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment that centralizes the cultural, political, and linguistic dynamics of today's interconnected world.

About Monash University

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

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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 Languages, Literature, Culture and Linguistics, +61 3 9905 2945 or jo.winning@monash.edu 

Position Description: Lecturer - Education Focused

Applications Close: Monday 2nd November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.

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