Lecturer in Digital Media

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Academic Level B | $101,724 - $120,380 p.a. 

• Location: Bedford Park

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About the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  

At the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences we inspire ground-breaking ways of viewing the world.  Encompassing teaching and research activities in history and archaeology, social sciences, language, literature and culture, and the creative arts, the College aim to bring together high profile interdisciplinary and disciplinary projects dedicated to major cultural, environmental, geographical, historical, and social challenges of our time. 

About the Role

As the Lecturer in Digital Media, you will be a key contributor to the planning and delivery of topics within the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate topics in Digital Media within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. You will contribute to the development of teaching materials, delivery of lectures/tutorials or other innovative teaching and learning strategies that enhance the student experience.

You will develop and maintain strategic relationships with industry and strength the College’s existing partnerships to provide improved teaching, learning and research outcomes for the University.

You will also contribute to high quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, quality publication, external grant acquisition and the supervision of student research programs. You will coordinate and monitor workflow and provide informal day‐to-day feedback to research support staff and casual academic teaching staff according to the University’s policies, practices, and standards.

About You

You will bring a collegial, collaborative, and supportive work ethic and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to develop, establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, and industry.

You will demonstrate practice in a discipline of Digital Media, such as Animation, Illustration, Game Design, and/or Visual Effects and a strong research track record in an area of focus for the College, including evidence of quality publications and the attraction of competitive grants.

To be successful in this role you will have a PhD or equivalent qualification in a related discipline with demonstrated evidence of successful teaching experience at a tertiary level. This includes an individual contribution to the development, delivery and evaluation of teaching strategies, and an understanding of curriculum reviews.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment:

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description .

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Michelle Gander

Applications to be submitted before 11.59pm:

17 Jan 2023

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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