Based in the UniSA Creative Unit at the City West campus
Full-time, continuing position
Commencement Salary: $80,099 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This Teaching Academic position is primarily focussed on the delivery of teaching and associated administrative duties within the Academic Unit’s undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs in Industrial Design. It will work with guidance and direction from other academic staff and undertake duties with increasing autonomy as the staff member gains skills and experience. This Lecturer utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

At UniSA Creative, we focus on developing creative professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge to influence our cultural landscape and to meet future industry demands. Our research explores the complexities of the world around us, with unique cross-disciplinary collaborations that produce inspired, human-centred solutions.

Core Responsibilities

Under direction, prepare and conduct learning activities including lectures, tutorials, assessment and provide timely feedback to students
Use a variety of pedagogical techniques (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to foster student learning
Undertake high quality teaching as part of the teaching team, including participation in moderation of marking exercises
Incorporate contemporary professional/discipline-based knowledge in teaching activities, and under direction contribute to the design and development of course materials
Act as a student advisor by responding promptly to queries and directing students to appropriate supports/services

Essential Skills and Experience

Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline, and/or professional/industry experience
Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of teaching duties including the preparation of appropriate teaching materials and resources
High level written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external parties, colleagues and students
Demonstrated ability to actively engage and educate a student group
Demonstrated competence in using the necessary digital techniques required for effective curriculum delivery

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Access to great personal development opportunities
Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
Flexible working conditions
A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7051.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Monday 31 March 2025

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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