* 2 x full time, continuing positions, located on the Camperdown Campus in the Faculty of Science * Academic Level B/C/D, Base Salary $127,436 - $207,069 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the position The School of History and Philosophy of Science is seeking to fill two full-time academic positions at the level of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in History and Philosophy of Science. We are particularly interested in candidates working in the areas of early modern science, or science or medicine in Asia, or Indigenous knowledge systems. Successful candidates will dedicate 40% of their contribution to teaching-related activities, 40% to research-related activities, and 20% to governance, leadership, and engagement. Your key responsibilities will be to: * contribute to the School's research activities, expertise, and impact * design, coordinate, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses * provide mentoring and supervision to undergraduate and graduate students * contribute to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within the School and Faculty * engage in leadership and service roles across the School and Faculty * maintain quality, integrity and excellence in all research activities and outputs. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. We see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in History and Philosophy of Science who has: * a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science or related fields including STS, History, Philosophy, Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies * an excellent research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research (relative to opportunity) * teaching experience including course design, coordination, delivery, and assessment * the capacity to engage students and enable a supportive, inclusive learning environment * experience supervising students at Honours, Masters and PhD level (relative to opportunity) * excellent interpersonal skills and collegial behaviour of a very high standard. Please indicate your preferred level of appointment (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor) in your cover letter. Final appointment will be based on the selection panel's assessment of your skills, experience, and overall suitability. Applications Close Tuesday 01 September 2026 11:59 PM. Enquiries about the positions can be directed to Prof. Dominic Murphy, Head of School: [email protected] The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Further details, including full information about the positions and application details can be found at: https://usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/details/Lecturer-Senior-Lecturer-Associate-Professor-to-the-School-of-History-and-Philosophy-of-Science_0148761-1?q=history --------- SydPhil mailing list To unsubscribe, change your membership options, find answers to common problems, or visit our online archives, please go to the list information page: https://mailman.sydney.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/sydphil
