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Harvard University

The Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Visiting Professor of Australian Studies

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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An Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor leads courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Committee on Australian Studies Position Description The Committee on Australian Studies at Harvard University seeks to appoint a distinguished scholar to the Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Visiting Professor of Australian Studies for the 2028-2029 academic year. For history of the chair, see https://harvaus.fas.harvard.edu/ Incumbents of the Chair will ordinarily hold the title of Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Visiting Professor of Australian Studies, are expected to teach two courses, and to reside at Harvard for the full academic year. Basic Qualifications Doctorate or terminal degree is required. Additional Qualifications Candidates must exhibit intellectual leadership and impact in a field of study and teaching relevant to Australian Studies. Candidates who are qualified to teach in a department, degree program or field of study offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences are particularly encouraged. (For a list of departments, see https://www.fas.harvard.edu/explore-our-departments-programs-and-offices ) Special Instructions Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal ( https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/ ). 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Summary outline of a sample course to be offered at Harvard 4. Names and contact information for three references Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2026. Final notification will be made by the end of March 2027. Contact Information Questions about the position or the application process should be addressed to Johannah Park, Associate Director of Faculty Affairs. For further information about the Chair and the Harvard Committee on Australian Studies see: https://harvaus.fas.harvard.edu/

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jkpark@fas.harvard.edu Salary Range Pay offered to the selected candidate will match the academic year professorial salary at the candidate's home institution, converted to USD.