• Engage in active research and deliver teaching outcomes
• Join a cohort of highly experienced and dedicated professionals
• Flexible working arrangements and relocation assistance available

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time
• $97,910 to $138,078 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

Actively contribute to teaching, research and curriculum development in the newly formed School of Information and Communication Studies teaching a range of subjects utilising a range of delivery modes. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to develop and progress an active research profile aligned to the strategic direction of the School.

The successful candidate would normally be required to work at the Charles Sturt campus at Wagga Wagga, although in some instances a flexible working arrangement, where the candidate is based off campus in another location in Australia, may be negotiable.

To be successful you will have:

• A doctoral or masters qualification relevant to the discipline or equivalent accreditation and standing
• A record of research relevant to the discipline
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality student centred learning and teaching
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Teacher Librarianship with ability to teach and research in various areas of teacher librarianship.

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Faculty of Arts and Education is one of three Faculties within the University. Eight Schools and Centres offer a diversity of courses in education, communication, creative industries, social work and human services, library and information studies, theology, humanities, Indigenous Australian studies and Islamic studies.

With approximately 9,000 online students and 3,000 on campus students, the Faculty is an innovator in online and blended learning modes. Over 200 academic staff deliver distinctive courses, and are supported by a skilled team of professional staff. On campus courses are delivered at the Universitys Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, and Port Macquarie campuses, and at other locations including Sydney and Canberra.

Academic staff within the Faculty undertake high quality, impactful research that engages with governments and professional organisations, nationally, internationally and in regional communities, ensuring excellent supervision for Higher Degree Research students.

The School of Information and Communication Studies fosters an informed community of information, library, archives, records and communication professionals and knowledge managers. The School is the leading provider in library and information education in Australia and is one of the largest in the world. Communication students explore storytelling as a multitude of possibilities in an ever-changing cultural and technological landscape. Strong industry links and affiliations ensure ongoing relevance in course design, state of the art facilities, national and international recognition of staff and students and high rates of graduate employment outcomes.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Application Requirements

There are two positions that are advertised across multiple levels. Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position descriptions:

• Position Description - Lecturer in Teacher Librarianship
• Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Teacher Librarianship

or by contacting:

Associate Professor Hamid R. Jamali | Acting Head, School of Information Studies | hjamali@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6933 2468

Closing Date: 11 pm, 21 June 2021