Visiting Academic Program

The Department of Business Law and Taxation invites applications for visiting positions from academics, judges, lawyers, doctoral candidates and taxation professionals who can contribute to the academic life, research and publication record of the Department.

Applicants from jurisidictions in which English is not normal tongue will normally be asked to complete an IELTS or similar test. The result normally expected is 7 on the IELTS test, with no band below 6.5.

List of Visitors 2006 - 2012

Criteria

Research proposal
Visiting Academics are usually involved in research which will either complement existing research in the Department, or which will enhance Business Law and Taxation collaboration with new and challenging scholarship.

Staff support
A Visiting Academic applicant should identify a member of staff who has agreed to act as a mentor and “host” during the applicant’s visit.

Class Attendance

Visiting Academics are welcome to attend (audit) classes on a non-enrolment basis subject to agreement with the relevant teacher. Visiting Academics cannot attend classes for formal credit unless formally enrolled.

Remuneration

Some contribution to the expenses of the Visiting Academic may be available, subject to budget, and each application will be dealt with individually.

Facilities

While at Monash University, Visiting Academics are generally provided with access to a computer and library facilities, depending on the availability of facilities. Campus location and use of an office will also depend on availability.

Expression of Interest

Please complete the expression of interest form (doc, 54kb) and send it to Samantha Stewart

Further information

Samantha Stewart
Research Administrator
Department of Business Law and Taxation
Faculty of Business and Economics
Monash University