Ref 859/23 Lecturer in Creative Writing, School of Humanities and Communication Arts

• Western's Parramatta South campus
• Remuneration: $131,136 to $154,738 p.a.
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 13 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. The University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, and as a research leader, over 85 per cent of the University’s assessed research is rated at ‘World Standard’ or above.

About the Team
The School of Humanities and Communication Arts offers programs in arts, communication and creative industries, design (visual communication), interpreting and translation, languages, music, TESOL, and creative music therapy. Innovative subjects focus on contemporary debates, perspectives, methods and technologies. Wherever possible, programs include practical training, often through involvement in community and industry-based projects.

The School of Humanities and Communication Arts manages a broad technical infrastructure including a television studio, music recording studios, specialist IT laboratories, sound and video post-production studios, a professional design studio, a television and radio journalism studio, and portable equipment stores. The School of Humanities and Communication Arts is located on three campuses: Bankstown, Parramatta, and Penrith.

About the Role
We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and innovative scholar to take on a role at the level of Lecturer, Creative Writing to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Greater Western Sydney is one of the most culturally diverse regions in Australia. WSU’s teaching and research programs aim to reflect and support this diversity. The Creative Writing teaching and research clusters are committed to understanding and teaching literature and writing with respect for Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse voices and experiences.

This position is responsible for conducting research and supervising postgraduate (Masters, PhD and DCA) students, especially in the areas of Writing and Literary Studies. This position will work closely with school research and teaching staff, especially within the Writing and Society Research Centre and English/Writing teaching groups.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop collaborations with those in discipline groups beyond English and Writing and will be expected to form strong relationships with external stakeholders, especially in the literary and arts industries.

The role is a full-time, ongoing position based at Parramatta South campus. Western is a multi-campus University, and thus travel to other campuses may be required to support School activities

For further information on this position, please read the attached position description.

If this sounds like an opportunity you are interested in, please apply and carefully address the selection criteria in your application. 

Remuneration Package: Academic Level B $131,136 to $154,738 p.a. (comprising Salary of $110,811 to $130,846 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Professor Matt McGuire, Dean, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: The Recruitment Team can be contacted 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday via email [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm AEDT, 19th February 2023.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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