Research Fellow in Non-Western International Theory (EXPIRED)

• Contribute to collaborative research and supervision
• Enhance the research profile of the Institute for Social Justice

The Institute of Social Justice offers a stimulating, demanding, and dynamic disciplinary and interdisciplinary research environment. The research of the current members of the Institute engages with social and political theory and practice from East Africa to East Asia.

As the Research Fellow in Non-Western International Theory, you will have an interest in re-thinking Western-oriented methods of inquiry and theories, which in turn allows us to rethink dominant conceptions of knowledge and normitivity in international theory. In particular, you will be interested in non-Western conceptions of just, sustainable, and equitable global life and the governance practices that they inform, and in comparing the ways in which such normative understandings confront, complement, and transform established traditions and practices of inquiry.

You will be expected to contribute actively and collaboratively to the strategic direction of the Institute through the development of relevant and meaningful research programs and initiatives on the impact of non-Western approaches to the fragile and unpredictable conditions of global life. You will also need to show an interest in combining original normative reflection with diverse forms of action research and contribute to the Institute's Doctoral Program in Social and Political Thought through postgraduate teaching and the supervision of doctoral students.

Successful candidates will possess:

-  Expertise in postcolonial, subaltern, gender/feminist, queer, and other critical approaches to non-Western international theory;

-  Demonstrated familiarity with the manner in which the 'international' is conceived in non-Western contexts;

-  Experience of critical engagement with the linkages between global, regional, and local developments in the non-Western world;

-  Sophisticated understanding of the political thinking and practices informing the agency of major non-Western actors.

Total remuneration valued to $104,484 - $123,320 pa, including salary component $88,290 - $104,242 pa (Academic Classification Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

A range of generous conditions of employment and entitlements are provided, these include: generous leave conditions; flexible working arrangements; salary packaging benefits and comprehensive staff development programs.

How to Apply: Obtain the Position Description at www.acu.edu.au/careers.  Applicants are expected to submit a covering letter addressing your interest in the position, CV with three referees and a statement addressing all selection criteria listed in the position description. Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Nikolas Kompridis, Director, Institute for Social Justice on (02) 9739 2728. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below.

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Applications close: Sunday 1 February 2015