Lecturer in Digital Media and Communication, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Academic Division, Queensland University of Technology

• Reference number: 25368
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $AUD 134,910 to $AUD 160,222 pa (LEVB) (inclusive of $AUD 114,000 to $AUD 135,390 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove
• Open to:

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Lecturer to join School of Communication, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice.

The School of Communication in the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B) in Digital Media and Communication. We invite applications from scholars whose teaching and research critically engages with the technological transformations reshaping media and communication, and who can provide strategic capacity across our research, teaching, and engagement activities. We are broadly interested in candidates who draw from traditions in the critical social sciences and humanities to study data-driven communication, artificial intelligence, and/or automation in relation to one or more of the following areas: • the evolving logics and practices of advertising, branding, and promotional communication in digital environments; • issues of trust or ethics raised by algorithmic governance, automated media and communication systems or generative artificial intelligence; and/or • policies, practices, and initiatives that support digital inclusion among marginalized or disadvantaged communities.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the School of Communication
The School of Communication is world leading in the field of media and communication studies. Our mission is to educate students, industry, government, and community about the power of media and communication technologies and inspire them through our research and teaching activities to think critically, act responsibly, and work successfully. We offer a taught postgraduate program focused on Digital Communication and an undergraduate program with four concentrations:
• Digital Advertising;
• Community and Public Relations;
• Journalism; and
• Media and Communication Industries.

We are consistently ranked as one of the top media and communication programs in Australia according to QS World University Rankings. QUT is also ranked well above world standard in Australia in Communication and Media Studies, and above world standard in Cultural Studies, according to the national research quality assessment exercise conducted by the Australian Government in 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2019—‘Excellence in Research for Australia’ (ERA). It is the only university in Australia that has received the top ranking for Communication and Media Studies in every ERA round since 2010.

This environment supports a dynamic and ambitious research and teaching culture, with strengths across media and cultural studies, media industry studies, computational communication, data cultures, journalism studies and journalistic practice, and strategic communication. Our academic staff are internationally connected scholars whose work contributes to the QUT Digital Media Research Centre—the university’s flagship centre for digital media and communication research—and are active in other major research initiatives that include the GenAI Lab and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making and Society (ADM+S). For more details about these initiatives, please see https://research.qut.edu.au/dmrc/,.

What you need to succeed

1. A doctoral qualification in media and communication, or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-quality undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in digital media and communication.
3. A demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogies and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
4. Capacity to teach foundational computational methods, data visualisation, and digital storytelling.
5. A demonstrated track record of quality research outputs with a focus on data-driven communication, artificial intelligence, and/or automation and with strong alignment to one or more of the following priority areas:Branded content and promotional communication in digital environments
   Ethics or trust in relation to algorithmic governance, automated media and communication systems or generative artificial intelligence
   Digital inclusion
   
6. Ability to contribute to and extend the research programs of the QUT Digital Media Research Centre.
7. Capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration in teaching and research.
8. Capacity for engagement with industry, community, or policy stakeholders in ways that enhance the visibility and impact of research and teaching.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=74A80C10-CDAB-1DE4-B26A-E3F26092C76D

For further information on the position, please view the Position Description accessible here: https://qut.nga.net.au/publicfiles/qut/jobs/B17BDFDE-39E4-5629-403D-E3F0C0197199/25368%20-%20Lecturer%20in%20Digital%20Media%20and%20Communication%20-%20Academic%20-%20CIESJ%202025.03.17_1.pdf

Job opens: 30-Jun-2025

Applications Close: 04-Aug-2025 at 11.30pm