Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the Department of Design to contribute to the advancement of contemporary design practice through teaching and research. The position will specialise in Industrial Design, playing a key role in progressing innovative, translational research within the Design Research Labs and fostering impactful design outcomes across academic, industry, and community contexts.

As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, seminars, studios, and workshops, contribute to curriculum development and undergraduate course coordination, supervise postgraduate students, lead or participate in research projects, and engage in relevant professional activities. The role includes involvement in assessment, student consultation, and academic administration within the department and broader faculty.

You will demonstrate a strong record of teaching in a tertiary environment, with experience in curriculum development, course coordination, and the ability to actively engage and motivate students. You will navigate the digital transformation of design practice and show a proven commitment to research activities, with a publication record in high-quality refereed journals or book chapters, or high-quality non-traditional research outputs. You will bring experience in postgraduate supervision, securing external research funding, and contributing to research leadership, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across academic and professional contexts.

• Deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, seminars, studios, and workshops.
• Contribute to curriculum development and undergraduate course coordination.
• Supervise postgraduate students; lead or participate in research projects.
• Engage in assessment, student consultation, and academic administration within the department and broader faculty.
• Contribute to research leadership and collaborate across academic and professional contexts.

• Strong record of teaching in a tertiary environment with curriculum development and course coordination experience.
• Ability to navigate the digital transformation of design practice.
• Proven research activity with publications in refereed journals or equivalent outputs.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision and securing external research funding.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across contexts.

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking—a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity and celebrate everyone's contributions and lived experience. We champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Alongside academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and opportunities for international collaboration. Learn more about Monash.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements with policies enabling staff to balance work and personal commitments, including support for parents.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria as noted.

• Level B Lecturer (3, 4, 5, 7)
• Level C Senior Lecturer (2, 4, 7, 8)

Applications Close: Sunday 26 October 2026, 11:55pm AEST.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Enquiries: Professor Gene Bawden, Head of Design, gene.bawden@monash.edu, +61 437 618 010

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment and background checks as required by the University.