Lecturer in Design

• Engage, inspire and instill a passion for Design with your industry experience by sharing your knowledge with the next generation.
• UC Level B, Salary Range $106,116 pa - $125,682 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity for 3 years

UC has curiosity, ambition and inclusiveness at its core. We challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our place-based commitment ensures that we visibly serve Canberra’s community and the surrounding region with impact on the nation. We’re proudly recognised as number one in the world for reducing inequalities (THE, 2022).

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Lecturer with experience in online course development and delivery to join our small team of dedicated and passionate teachers in the Bachelor of Design. This role will support a major strategic program to grow student numbers, the Education Transformation and Growth Program (ETAG).

In this role you will be delivering and leading high quality inclusive tertiary education to undergraduate students. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the wider School of Design and the Built Environment, you will assist in developing, re-designing, delivering and administering undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in design, including the development and delivery of lectures, tutorials and associated teaching activities.

To be successful you must have a PhD in a Design field or discipline, or be in the final stages of completion of a PhD. Industry experience is vital and experience within educational and/or interaction design education, particularly for online environments, is highly desirable.

With a demonstrated capability working in design, and experience in online digital offerings and blended environments, your skills and experience will help inspire the next generation of creatives.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.

Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

To be considered for this role all we want is your CV, no other documentation is required.

Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.

For job specific information: please contact Associate Professor Sam Hinton, Head of School Design and the Built Environment on 6201 2475 or email Sam.Hinton@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11:55pm, Sunday 25th of June 2023