Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The role
The School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia is seeking to enhance its capacity and leadership within the disciplines of Library and Information Science, and Recordkeeping and Archives through the appointment of two positions: a Senior Lecturer (ALC level), who will undertake both teaching and research; and an experienced Lecturer (ALB level), who will primarily undertake teaching as a Teaching Focused Clinical Professional.

Curtin University is one of only three Australian universities to offer accredited courses in these disciplines.  The degrees taught include postgraduate diplomas and Master’s level courses that are accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), and the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA).

In these roles, a successful candidate will be required to:

• coordinate postgraduate teaching and research courses across both discipline areas;
• proactively engage and collaborate with industry, national and state organisations, and research end-users;
• support work integrated learning opportunities for students;
• contribute to the development and leadership of research and teaching programs in the area; and
• engage in PhD and Master’s student supervision.

To be successful in these roles the applicant will need a doctoral qualification in library and information science, archives and or/recordkeeping. Experience working as a librarian, professional archivist and/or information scientist or records manager is highly desired.

Australian citizens and non-citizens are encouraged to apply, however please note that as these are continuing (permanent) roles, that require permanent work rights in Australia. To be considered an applicant must be willing to relocate to Perth, Western Australia for the duration of the positions as they are Perth-based. Visa sponsorship and relocations support situations may be considered.
 
The successful applicants will be expected to commence in the roles as early as possible in 2023.

To learn more about these opportunities, please contact Associate Professor Gaby Haddow at [email protected] or on +6108 9266 2707 during AWST business hours.

About us
The Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science (LARIS) area sits within the iSchool discipline of the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI). Research across the iSchool encompasses open access and open science, social media and communications, research evaluation and more. Our staff have strong ties with other areas including Internet Studies, Journalism and the Curtin Open Knowledge Initiative (COKI), which enables exciting opportunities for cross collaboration.
MCASI is a member of iSchools Inc. as well as international and national professional associations with links to the LARIS fields. Our courses engage in critical information practice techniques to engage with global information questions and embedded within the Australian information sector.
The advertised roles are based at Curtin’s vibrant Bentley campus in Perth, Western Australia, which includes a gym, childcare, a medical centre, an art gallery, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.
For more information about Curtin University, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.
 
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted in the linked role statements) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Please confirm in the cover letter which position level (Senior Lecturer at ALC level or Lecturer at ALB level) for which you are applying if you are interested in applying for either role. Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field (i.e., information science, library science, archives or records management).
To view a copy of the generic Academic Role Statements, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/sender/?s=download&token=d2706337-bf2b-459d-9790-dfde7896984c

Applications close: 9pm AWST, Thursday 20 October 2022
 
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment. 

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on +61 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1) or at [email protected].

We reserve the right to engage with recruitment agencies/search firms to support our recruitment in some instances – unsolicited contact is not welcomed.