Lecturer, Communication Design

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Academic Level B ($115,303 - $136, % Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the Role

The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School of Design, in disciplines related to their field of expertise. More specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate program, Bachelor of Graphic Design, as well as teach within the Communication Design postgraduate programs. Expertise in Human-centred Design, Service Design, UX Design and/or Information/Interaction/Experience Design would be an advantage. The Lecturer is expected to continually maintain and advance their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. The Lecturer is also expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities.

To be successful for this position, you'll have:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
• Ability to undertake course coordination role.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.

Please view position description for further selection criteria

Qualifications

Mandatory: Hold a PhD in relevant field.

Special Measures

RMIT is committed in driving progression towards gender equality and ensuring the diversity in our organisation is balanced at every level.

Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act permits the University to conduct female only recruitment in addressing the substantive imbalance of female representation in Science, Engineering and Business, IT and Logistics schools. The Racial Discrimination Act permits special measures that foster greater racial equality in the Australian community.

RMIT's School of Design will therefore only consider applications for this position from suitably qualified women, gender diverse or Indigenous candidates for this position.

RMIT University is committed to creating inclusive culture that recognises diversity of our staff. We understand that life is multi-dimensional, and you may experience a range of professional and personal circumstances that may affect your career. As such, we implemented 'Achievement Relative to Opportunity' (ARtO) principles within our recruitment-related policies and processes. You may decide to activate ARtO to address the impact of personal or work circumstances on the scope of your application.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Design is a School comprised of the disciplines of Industrial Design, Digital Design (including Animation, Digital Media and Games) and Communication Design.

The School builds on RMIT's leading national and international reputation in design education by creating a specific focus on emerging areas such as UX and service design, design strategy and virtual and augmented reality.

It comprises approximately 100 academic and 11 professional staff and over 3000 EFT undergraduate and postgraduate students with expectations of growth.

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To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email

Position Description – Lecturer, Communication Design

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

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