Lecturer in Design and Visual Communication

• Full time continuing
• Contribute to teaching and research in Design at The School of Architecture, Design and Planning
• Academic level B Base Salary $132,533 - $157,381 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Design is a rapidly growing and highly successful discipline within the school. Pushing the boundaries of pedagogical practice in interaction, innovation, and emerging technology, we encourage our students to critically prototype new objects, systems, experiences, and materials that shape human experience and life on the planet through the lens of design. Recognising that design cannot happen in isolation, we actively collaborate across disciplines and with external partners, including industry, not-for-profit, government and community groups and organisations.

The school is now seeking to appoint an outstanding academic at the level of Lecturer in Design and Visual Communication to join our rapidly growing and highly successful discipline.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Co-ordinate and teach across our growing design programs, including Bachelor of Design, Master of Design, and Masters of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts.
• Develop curriculum and delivery in whole or part of selected core and elective units of study, including design studios where appropriate.
• Make a significant research contribution to the School.

About you

• PhD in Design, Visual Communication, Media Studies or cognate field
• A proven track record of original, high-quality, and independent research in visual communication principles and design theory
• Strong expertise on digital cultures, emerging media trends, and visual communication on social media platforms
• Experience with UX/UI design, data visualisation, or interactive media
• A research profile that aligns with the Design discipline, and is evidenced by original, high-quality, and independent research
• A vision for (and desirably evidence of progress towards) securing research funding as lead investigator and/or part of a team
• Broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching, HDR supervision and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
• Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives which inform curriculum development
• A developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners, and stakeholders
• A collegial approach and willingness to contribute to mentoring others, academic governance, engagement, and administration.

Please state in your cover letter which role you wish to apply for and the reason why you are best suited to this level.

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