Lecturer at Macquarie Group

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

123435.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Collection, Data Analysis, Agent Based Modelling, Social Epistemic Networks, Research Article Writing, Epistemology, Philosophy Of Language, Political Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Versatility, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PRIMARY DETAIL - Salary Package: $123,435.00 plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading. - Full-time, 4-year fixed term Teaching and Research position - Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde Professor Mark Alfano has been awarded an ARC Future Fellowship that commences in 2026. The School of Humanities at Macquarie University is seeking to employ a Lecturer to support the research program associated with the fellowship and to cover his teaching for four years. The role follows a 60 to 40 research and teaching split. The role The position holder will contribute to research and teaching within the discipline of Philosophy in the School of Humanities. The research duties include data collection, data analysis, agent based modelling of social epistemic networks, and the writing of research articles that form part of the fellowship program. The teaching duties involve co-teaching in discipline units. Likely areas of contribution include epistemology, philosophy of language, political philosophy, critical thinking, and ethics. The role calls for a candidate who is versatile and adaptable. About you (Selection Criteria) PhD in philosophy A strong record of research publications Teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: epistemology, philosophy of language, political philosophy, critical thinking, and ethics. Ability to work collegially in teams Data collection and analysis skills How to Apply To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above). For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Prof. Mark Alfano, mark.alfano@mq.edu.au. Applications Close: Monday 6th of April 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST). *** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received. Why Join Us? The discipline of philosophy sits in the School of Humanities in the Faculty of Arts and is one of the most successful philosophy programmes in the country. With sixteen continuing staff members and a large contingent of HDR and postdoctoral researchers, the discipline is a thriving research and teaching community. Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today. We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University. Pre-Employment Checks Macquarie University/Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University/Health. If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. Applications Close: 06/04/2026 11:59 PM A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page. Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

Responsibilities

The position holder will contribute to research and teaching within the discipline of Philosophy, involving data collection, agent-based modeling of social epistemic networks, and writing research articles related to an ARC Future Fellowship. Teaching duties include co-teaching discipline units in areas such as epistemology, philosophy of language, political philosophy, critical thinking, and ethics.