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Senior Research Fellow in Non-Western Political Thought (EXPIRED)

Australian Catholic University

Job category Postdoc or similar / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS Non-Western Political Thought
AOS categories Social and Political Philosophy
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Start date Monday 24 November
Job description
  • Enhance the research profile of the Institute for Social Justice
  • Provide research leadership

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 Senior Research Fellow in Non-Western Political Thought, 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 political thought. 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 drawing on non-Western approaches to the fragile and unpredictable conditions of global life. You will also 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 political thought;

-  Sophisticated knowledge of non-Western conceptions of justice and ethical life;

-  Demonstrated familiarity with the manner in which the 'political' is conceived in non-Western contexts, and critical engagement with non-Western modes of political action.

Total remuneration valued to $130,787 - $141,989 pa, including salary component $110,624 - $120,198 pa (Academic Classification Level C), 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

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Visit www.acu.edu.au/careers to apply
Web address to apply http://careers.acu.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=9...
Hard deadline February 1, 2015, 6:59pm +10:00
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.acu.edu.au/careers
Contact name Emilia
Contact email
Contact phone 0399533021
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Scheduled expiry date February 1, 2015, 6:59pm +10:00
Expired on February 2, 2015, 6:59pm +10:00
Last updated June 11, 2015, 2:08pm UTC
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