Lecturer, Creative Writing

• Full Time, Continuing Position 

• Salary Academic Level B + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the City campus

About the Position 

 
The Lecturer in Creative Writing is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in disciplines related to their field of expertise.  More specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and 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. The Lecturer is expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation.  The Lecturer may be responsible for course coordination and may be asked to undertake more specialised administrative and program-based leadership tasks within the School.   

We are better for our diversity . When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We strongly encourage people of all diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, gender, disabilities and LGBTIQA+ who are interested in the role to apply.  

About You 

To be successful in 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 roles.  

• 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.  

• Ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.  

• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.  

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and evidence of multidisciplinary collaboration. 

Mandatory Qualifications 

•  PhD or equivalent in relevant field.    

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

About the School of Media and Communication within the College of Design and Social Context 

The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.  

In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject , RMIT was ranked 37th in the world for Communications and Media Studies .  

The School is home to a vibrant community of practitioners, theorists and thinkers in communication, creative writing and publishing, screen, culture, digital ethnography, new media, journalism, public relations, advertising and music industry. The School has a strong international focus set to drive careers to succeed in the global context with programs and courses offered in Melbourne, Vietnam and Singapore. 

The School embraces agility and flexibility to drive a field that is always evolving with emerging specialisations and new roles in an increasingly changing world. Extending the reach for excellence, teaching spaces have been adapted to meet world-class standards.  

Partnership with industry and the community ensures we keep abreast of changing industry needs and new technologies of teaching and learning, supporting students in moving fluently between the classroom, the studio and the workplace. Work integrated learning is just one way of many in which the mutual benefits of industry and community partnerships are realised, connecting students directly to real-world projects that result in tangible outcomes. 

A multidisciplinary network of research endeavour brings together experts across disciplines. Adopting a creative, critical and playful attitude to research, celebrating disciplinary diversity and leading in the development of practice-led approaches. 

In the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ranking, RMIT was judged to be well above world standard (5) for the field of Communication and Media studies and above world standard (4) for the field of Cultural Studies and Design Practice and Management , reinforcing the dedication and expertise in these areas. RMIT was also judged to be at world standard (3) for the fields of Film, Television, and Performing Arts and Creative Writing . 

For more information, visit www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-and-communication  

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter 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 Rose Michael (Senior Lecturer, Media) via email at [email protected] or Medina Hubanic (Talent Acquisition) at [email protected] . 

Position Description – Lecturer, Creative Writing  

Please note that due to the holiday period, there may be a delay in the recruitment process for this role. We appreciate your interest and assure you that we will review all applications thoroughly. However, please be advised that we will not be able to provide updates or progress further with the recruitment until mid-late January 2024. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.  

Applications Close:
14 Jan 2024 11.59 pm

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 Isla n der community.  

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

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