Lecturer in Digital Art and Animation

- School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie

- Full-time, Ongoing appointment

- Academic Level B - $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI)

School of Business and Creative Industries: Make an impact in a dynamic world

Are you driven to make a difference in a constantly evolving world? We invite passionate educators and industry experts to join our inspiring team at SBCI. Our mission is to educate for impact, empowering students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges head‑on. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on practical experience, you’ll play a key role in preparing future leaders and practitioners for exciting careers.

The Opportunity

This teaching-focused role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the School’s strategic expansion in digital art, animation, and interactive media. You’ll inspire the next generation of creatives to explore visual storytelling, digital design, and immersive environments in the age of AI, immersive computing, and interactive systems. With a strong focus on creative innovation and technical excellence, you’ll guide students to develop the artistic vision, conceptual depth, and hands‑on expertise required for success in today’s fast‑evolving creative industries.

We’re seeking a dynamic educator and practitioner with a sophisticated blend of creative and technical expertise, capable of producing visually striking and conceptually rich digital environments. Your practice will reflect a deep understanding of animation workflows, post‑production, and real‑time rendering or simulation technologies. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of applied, industry‑relevant curricula, collaborate across disciplines, and connect art and design with fields such as business, science communication, computing, sustainability, and human‑centred innovation, ensuring students are equipped to thrive in the creative industries of the future.

You will:

- Deliver high‑quality teaching – design, deliver, and evaluate curricula; maintain discipline and pedagogical currency; support student success; and use innovative technologies and teaching methods.

- Engage in scholarship and research – develop a clear research agenda, collaborate in research teams, publish outcomes, and contribute to grant applications and HDR supervision.

- Foster partnerships and engagement – build and maintain regional, national, and international collaborations that enhance learning, research, and community impact.

- Contribute to the University community – actively participate in internal initiatives and committees that support strategic priorities and academic excellence.

- Model inclusive, ethical, and professional conduct – promote a positive, culturally capable, and safe work environment while adapting to evolving teaching and research needs.

About you:

You are an innovative and future‑focused academic with expertise in digital media, animation, creative technology, or contemporary art and design. A passionate and effective educator, you inspire students through engaging, inclusive, and digitally enhanced learning experiences, supported by strong student feedback, peer recognition, and proven outcomes. You bring industry‑level expertise in digital art and animation production, creating visually compelling and conceptually rich work that integrates real‑time, immersive, and interactive technologies. Highly proficient in real‑time engines, AI‑assisted tools, GPU‑accelerated platforms, and emerging computational design workflows, you combine creativity with technical precision. Dedicated to continuous growth and excellence, you actively engage in academic development and foster a collaborative, collegial environment that values innovation and shared success. Your research and creative practice, reflected through publications, projects, and supervision of research students, demonstrate a genuine commitment to advancing the field and shaping the future of digital art and design.

You will possess:

- Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field such as digital media, animation, creative technology, or contemporary art and design.

- Demonstrated expertise with industry‑standard practices, tools and pipelines in digital art and animation, including experience developing interactive, real‑time, and immersive creative outputs.

- Demonstrated experience in digital art and professional animation production, with a proven track record of delivering industry‑recognised outcomes, evidenced through professional credits and published works.

- Advanced digital fluency and computational expertise, including real‑time engines, immersive computing, AI‑assisted tools, and emerging computational design workflows for high‑level creative and technical outputs.

- Expertise with GPU‑accelerated platforms or workflows for high‑fidelity, real‑time, or immersive design outputs, such as in virtual production, cinematic animation, or spatial simulation.

- Proven ability to design and deliver learner‑centred, digitally enhanced, innovative, and inclusive curricula, across areas such as digital art and design, animation and immersive environments including VR and XR.

- Demonstrated expertise in applying digital technologies in teaching, research, or professional practice, including animation and immersive storytelling.

- A developing record of scholarly and creative outputs, with evidence of industry or community engagement—such as peer‑reviewed publications, recognised creative works, or showcases at national and international conferences.

- Capacity to supervise or co‑supervise HDR students working digital art, animation, interactive design, or related applied creative practices; and

- Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment, fostering high levels of engagement and achievement for both staff and students.

DESIRABLE

- Advance HE fellowship or Postgraduate qualification in higher education.

- Proven ability to collaborate with artists and practitioners in professional contexts across digital art, animation, and design, working within industry‑standard pipelines and contributing to the delivery of innovative, professional outcomes.

- Industry certifications or applied expertise in areas such as systems design, UX/UI, computational creativity, or immersive environments.

- Research or creative expertise in advanced or interdisciplinary topics such as spatial computing, VR/AR/XR, or environmental storytelling.

- Active engagement with professional bodies, creative communities, or industry sectors related to digital art and design, animation, and media arts.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences.

For additional support during the application process, please contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Contact

Professor Mark Loon
Dean, School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5430 1151
Email: DeanSBCI@usc.edu.au

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 23 November 2025.

- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

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