Lecturer, Media (Screen)

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position for a Lecturer in Media

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

• Based at the RMIT City campus

About the College

RMIT’s College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society.

Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

About the School 

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

About the position

The Lecturer, Media is expected to contribute to teaching and research in the discipline of Media production (particularly Screen Media) in the School of Media and Communication. They will teach into the Bachelor of Communication (Media) and the Master of Media programs and will also be responsible for maintaining and advancing scholarship, research and industry relationships in the field.

The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the distinctive and collaborative model of Media education at RMIT University, organised around studio teaching and iterative reflective practice. It will particularly suit applicants who have strong screen production industry connections and who are capable of guiding graduates within rapidly changing media environments and technologies.

The Lecturer, Media will be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics in the two Media programs, undertaking associated duties such as academic advising and student selection. They will be responsible for coordinating courses, supervising postgraduate candidates, and updating and guiding colleagues and students on developments in contemporary screen production.

About You

To be successful in this position, you’ll have the following skills and experience:

• The ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum and program materials in the field of screen production.

• The ability to undertake course coordination and to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially in relation to inclusive teaching practice and effective learning.

• An emerging track record, evidence and recognition for quality research outputs in the field of screen production, including publications (including non-traditional research outputs), development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.

• Experience with supervising higher degree by research candidates.

• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding for projects through effective liaison with industry, community and government, relevant to screen production and reception.

• High level interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for interacting with undergraduates, higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications  

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field. 

 Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and answers to the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link on this page

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For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or for specific details or contact Dr Patrick Kelly, Snr Lecturer and Program Manager for Media via email [email protected] 

  Position Description

Applications close Sunday 7 April 2024

Applications Close:
7 Apr 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.  

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