Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University, within the prestigious Faculty of Science, is seeking a dedicated fixed-term Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in astronomy and astrophysics. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong passion for teaching, who can contribute to our full range of astrophysics courses and also engage in research in astrophysics and/or physics and astronomy education. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the School’s innovative, evidence-based pedagogy in the undergraduate astrophysics curriculum. Please note that this position carries a higher teaching load than a typical teaching and research role, offering a unique opportunity to focus more intensively on education.

Why Choose Monash University's School of Physics and Astronomy?

• Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to providing top-tier teaching and research in astronomy, astrophysics, experimental physics, and theoretical physics.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students and promoting a culture of equality, fairness, respect, and openness. In 2023, we received the Silver Pleiades Award, recognizing our commitment to advancing women in astronomy
• Innovative Research: The Monash Astrophysics group is renowned for its vibrant research programs in theoretical, computational, and observational astrophysics. Our research covers a broad spectrum of astrophysics topics, including star formation, stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, Galactic chemical evolution,  compact objects, gravitational waves, and time-domain astronomy. The School of Physics and Astronomy also has a Physics Education Research Group with research foci in student experience and computational physics/astrophysics education

Requirements:

• Doctoral Qualification: A doctoral qualification in a relevant or related discipline.

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