Lecturer, Arts and Cultural Management

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Melbourne - Burwood
Categories:Business, Arts

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $108,804 - $128,689 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin University stands as a shining beacon of excellence in the world of higher education.  Deakin is renowned for its unwavering commitment to innovation, research, and inclusivity. With a strong emphasis on cutting-edge research and a diverse, globally-connected community, Deakin provides an unparalleled educational experience. Here, students not only gain knowledge but also develop the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Whether you're aspiring to be a part of ground-breaking research, form lifelong connections, or embark on an extraordinary academic journey, Deakin University welcomes you to join our vibrant community. Discover the thrill of intellectual exploration and let Deakin's passion for learning and innovation ignite your own, as you prepare to shape the future with confidence and purpose.

Deakin’s Arts & Cultural Management program has offered a tailored business education to arts workers for over 30 years. It prepares future oriented arts managers through courses that are shaped by strong industry support and the latest research insights. As a fully online offering the program attracts students from across Australia, particularly those living in regional and remote locations.

As a Lecturer, Arts and Cultural Management, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery. 
• Actively participate and lead grant applications and engagement in the industry sector.
• Develop effective assessment tasks and rubrics at unit level. Provide clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes. Monitor and adapt assessment practices to improve learning outcomes.
• Provide academic support to students within units and guide students to appropriate support services where appropriate. Assist in applying industry and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources
• Assist in integrating new pedagogical research across all aspects of education. Advance knowledge within their specific fields/areas of teaching, scholarship and pedagogical research activity.
• Support, and may lead, applications for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts. 
• Publish in journals which are recognised and highly ranked in the appropriate journal ranking lists 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications
• Professional experience in the arts and creative industries (minimum three years)
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to participate in industry networks, contribute to communities through research and capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues and industry.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For any further questions regarding the details of this role, please contact Colin Higgins- Acting Head of Department, Management via [email protected]    

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD- Lecturer, Arts and Cultural Management.pdf

Applications for this position close on 14 June 2024 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.