Lecturer - Human Geography

Lecturer - Human Geography

Job No.: 697134

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30th December 2029

Remuneration: $123,138 - $146,228 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

Are you a researcher and dynamic educator dedicated to solving some of the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges? The School of Social Sciences is seeking a Lecturer in Human Geography to bolster our teaching and research profile in climate governance and adaptation, and community decision-making.

Why Join Us?

In this role, you’ll play a key part in expanding our vibrant section’s expertise, particularly across international development contexts, in research areas that explore the societal, economic and political dimensions of climate change governance, mitigation and adaptation policy and practice, and in teaching responsibilities including contributions to the Masters of International Development Practice and the new Bachelors of Climate, Society and Economy. You will join a highly collaborative, collegiate environment where your research is supported and your contribution to student learning is genuinely valued.

About the Role

As a Level B Lecturer in Human Geography, you’ll inspire the next generation of geographers and development specialists while advancing your own research profile. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Innovative Teaching and Coordination: Design, coordinate, and deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate units focussed on climate governance, adaptation, and international development.

• Student Mentorship: Lead lectures, tutorials, and field excursions, while supervising Honours and postgraduate coursework and research students.

• Impactful Research: Maintain and expand a strong track record of refereed publications, developing cutting-edge research in your field.

• Community and Collaboration: Actively contribute to the academic life of the section and school through collaborative initiatives, service duties, and engagement with external organisations.

What you will Bring

• Qualifications: A PhD degree in Human Geography, International Development, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent accreditation and standing).

• Teaching Excellence: A demonstrated track record of tertiary teaching, curriculum development, and an ability to motivate and actively engage students.

• Research Capability: Proven commitment to scholarly research, including strong manuscript preparation, statistical analysis skills, and high-quality publications.

• Collegiate Spirit: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work cooperatively across teams, students, and external partners.

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, 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.

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 Peter Searles-Adey, School of Social Sciences, Peter.Adey@monash.edu

Position Description: Lecturer - Human Geography

Applications Close: Tuesday 10th November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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