Reference Number: 961234

About the Role:
The School of Media, Creative Arts, and Social Inquiry (MCASI) is looking to strengthen its leadership and expertise in the fields of Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science through the appointment of a Lecturer (ALB level), who will have teaching and research responsibilities.

In this role, you will conduct research and deliver teaching at the postgraduate level, engage and collaborate with industry partners, academic colleagues and the wider profession. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and leadership of research and teaching programs, and participate in the supervision of PhD students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and deliver high-quality online teaching to postgraduate students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement in teaching through research-based/reflective practice and integration of contemporary pedagogical approaches.
• Contribute to the development and leadership of teaching and research programs in collaboration with other colleagues within the Information Science discipline and beyond.
• Conduct and disseminate research ouputs through high-quality refereed journals/publications in manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Provide effective supervision or research honours, research masters, and doctoral students.
• Engage and collaborate with industry, national and state organisations to enhance the relevance and impact of research and teaching in the discipline.
• Keep abreast of current disciplinary developments in theory and practice, and actively integrate emerging trends into teaching and research.
• Contribute to the School and University by active participation in academic and professional committees.

Essential Criteria:

1. A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
2. Demonstrated high-level teaching skill and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery.
3. A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
4. An established record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed academic journals/outlets consistent with the discipline.
5. A history of successful competitive grant applications.
6. Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students.
7. Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination role.
8. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
9. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.

About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

About LARIS and the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry
Located in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Libraries, Archive, Records and Information Science (LARIS) staff work alongside School colleagues involved in critical and creative research in the domains of digital futures, social justice, international relations, and cultural industries. The LARIS area enjoys close links with colleagues in the School-based Curtin Open Knowledge Initiative and together comprise the Information Science Discipline.
Curtin is one of only three Australian universities to offer accredited courses in the libraries, archives and records disciplines. The LARIS fully online courses attracts enrolments by students from across Australia. The newly designed postgraduate diplomas and masters level courses are accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), and the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA).

What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A document addressing the Essential criteria for the role

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Friday 28th of March 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.