Professor of Archaeology (Targeted Recruitment)

at  University of Melbourne

Job no: 1040110
Location: Parkville
Role type: Continuing; Full-time (1.0FTE)
Faculty: Arts
Department/School: School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
Salary: Level E ($226,517) + 17% super

As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, after seven days of internal advertising, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:

• they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
• they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
• they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.

In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Candidates.

ABOUT YOU

We are currently seeking to appoint a full Professor in Archaeology with a specialization in Near Eastern or East Mediterranean archaeology, focusing on field archaeology within the ancient Near East and Eastern Mediterranean regions spanning from the Bronze Age to the conclusion of the Achaemenid Persian Period. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in leading archaeological fieldwork projects, coupled with a proven track record of excellence in both teaching and research.

Qualifications and attributes sought include:

• Possession of a completed PhD in the Archaeology of the ancient Near East or Eastern Mediterranean civilizations.
• An internationally recognized publication record characterized by distinction and innovation.
• Demonstrated success in securing nationally and/or internationally competitive research grants.
• Ability to effectively supervise honours and postgraduate coursework degree theses.
• A comprehensive list detailing the key selection criteria is provided in the attached position description document.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
In line with the special measure H103/2014 provided for under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC), applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who identify as women (cis and trans gender), non-binary or gender diverse.

Please refer the Job description for details