- Employment Type: Continuing, Full Time (35-hour week)
- Remuneration Level B position $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
(Remuneration Level C is available for the right candidate: $150,148 - $172,261 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading)
- Location: Kensington, NSW
- We are in the process of building and expanding Faculty Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)
About the Faculty:
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of academic positions across the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) because we are building and expanding. The Faculty is guided by our ADA2051 vision: through creativity, collaboration and inclusion we seek and solve problems to improve life on earth.
At UNSW ADA our diversity is our strength. We span over 60 subject areas - from media, education, construction, textiles, social work, languages, music – and much more. Organised across six Schools and multiple research centres we support world-class facilities and strong industry engagement on our Kensington and Paddington campuses. We equip our students with the skills and experience to think creatively and critically and translate their knowledge and experience into exciting careers.
Link below to watch a video of our Dean for Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture - Claire Annesley: UNSW ADA Recruitment.mp4
Why The Role Matters:
The School of the Arts and Media is excited to invite applications for a Lecturer (Level B-C) in Screen Production. We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our academic team and contribute to the ever-evolving field of Screen Production. The successful candidate will develop and deliver practice-oriented courses for the Screen Production specialisation within our Bachelor of Media program with scope to develop new courses that complement and enhance our existing suite of courses. Applicants with experience working in, researching, or teaching in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Australian film, television, or digital content production; media funding organisations; screen media policy; digital streaming. Complementing their practice-oriented expertise, successful applicants will have a strong critical, conceptual, and scholarly dimension to their research and teaching. The successful candidate will also contribute to the School’s vibrant research culture in areas such as Screen Production, Media and Film Studies.
Accountabilities:
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
Level B -
- Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning.
- Coordinate and teach courses within the School.
- Design and develop learning activities and resources and provide assessment and feedback at both course and program levels using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
- Manage course administration, including academic quality assurance.
- Establish and maintain strong links with the screen production industry, including film, television, and digital media sectors.
- Foster partnerships and collaborative projects with industry stakeholders.
Level C (in addition to those above) -
- Lead the design/development of innovative approaches to teaching and learning and participate in the exchange of these approaches with colleagues.
- Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and professional accreditation requirements (where relevant).
- Work collaboratively with peers across UNSW in all aspects of academic endeavour, develop learning and teaching strategies and resources, contribute to an exchange of teaching ideas, and mentor staff.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)
Level B -
- A PhD in a related discipline and a track record of significant and relevant screen industry experience.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in development, design and delivery of media production courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level with practical and/or work-integrated learning expertise desirable.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Level C (in addition to those above) -
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with the screen profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
- Experience with Honours and Higher Degree Research supervision.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply:
Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Wednesday 16th October 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the Selection Criteria points mentioned in the advert (2 pages maximum).
Get in Touch:
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Lisa Trahair at l.trahair@unsw.edu.au.
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Persa Tzakis at p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au.
Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
