Course Writer and Lecturer – Research and Evaluation

Australian Performing Arts Conservatory; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Performing Arts Conservatory in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Course Writer and Lecturer to develop CBM503 Research and Evaluation, a postgraduate unit. You will adapt an approved unit guide into a rigorous 12-week learning experience at AQF Level 9, designed for creative practitioners.

The role requires strong research literacy, curriculum development expertise, and the ability to translate complex methods into accessible teaching materials.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with demonstrated research training or experience.
• Experience in course writing and curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate research concepts clearly to students with varying levels of prior research experience.
• Experience undertaking, supervising, teaching or supporting applied research.
• At least two years’ relevant professional, industry or research experience, paid or voluntary.

Responsibilities

• Translate the approved unit guide into a coherent and academically rigorous 12-week learning experience.
• Conduct research to support the development of contemporary learning resources, assessment materials and readings.
• Develop, review and refine core teaching and learning materials, including weekly written content, digital learning assets, readings and activities.
• Develop learning activities that build students’ confidence in research design, evidence gathering, analysis and interpretation.
• Embed ethical research practice and responsible use of evidence throughout the unit.
• Build, populate and manage the Moodle site for the unit and deliver weekly classes.

Skills

Course writing

Curriculum development

Teaching

Research methodologies

Academic feedback

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Course Writer and Lecturer – Research and Evaluation

Contract role

About the role

APAC is seeking an experienced Course Writer and Lecturer to complete the development of CBM503 Research and Evaluation, a postgraduate unit within APAC’s Creative Business Management suite.

The successful candidate will work from an existing approved unit guide to develop an engaging, academically rigorous and applied 12-week learning experience at AQF Level 9. The unit is intended to build students’ capacity to undertake research, critically evaluate evidence and use appropriate methods to inform decision-making within creative, cultural and professional contexts.

The role requires strong research literacy, curriculum development expertise and the ability to make research methods accessible and relevant to practitioners from diverse creative-industry backgrounds. The appointee will develop the unit’s learning and assessment materials, build and manage the Moodle learning site, facilitate weekly delivery, and assess student work.

Key responsibilities

The Course Writer and Lecturer will:

• Translate the approved unit guide into a coherent and academically rigorous 12-week learning experience.
• Conduct research to support the development of contemporary learning resources, assessment materials and readings.
• Develop, review and refine core teaching and learning materials, including:
  • weekly written learning content
  • digital learning assets
  • research and evaluation activities
  • curated scholarly and industry readings
• Develop learning activities that build students’ confidence in research design, evidence gathering, analysis, evaluation and interpretation.
• Support students to understand the strengths, limitations and appropriate application of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches.
• Embed ethical research practice, critical information literacy and responsible use of evidence throughout the unit.
• Ensure learning and assessment materials are aligned with unit learning outcomes, AQF expectations and APAC’s academic standards.
• Build, populate and manage the Moodle site for the unit.
• Facilitate weekly classes and learning activities in an engaging, inclusive and student-centred manner.
• Support students in developing research questions, evaluating evidence and communicating research findings appropriately.
• Administer and mark assessments in accordance with approved assessment criteria, moderation requirements and institutional policies.
• Participate in review and quality assurance processes as required.
• Liaise with relevant academic staff regarding unit development, delivery requirements and student matters.

Selection criteria

• A PhD in a relevant field, with demonstrated research training or research experience.
• Relevant fields may include:
  • creative industries
  • arts and humanities
  • media and communication
  • business or management
  • a related interdisciplinary field

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in course writing, curriculum development or higher education teaching.
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies and approaches to evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate research concepts clearly to students who may have differing levels of prior research experience.
• Experience undertaking, supervising, teaching or supporting applied research.
• At least two years’ relevant professional, industry or research experience, paid or voluntary.
• Strong academic research, writing and information-literacy skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff.
• Sound digital literacy and experience using a learning management system, preferably Moodle.
• Demonstrated capacity to assess postgraduate student work and provide high-quality academic feedback.
• Experience teaching research methods at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Experience developing or teaching postgraduate coursework units.
• Familiarity with AQF Level 9 expectations, constructive alignment and contemporary assessment design.
• Knowledge of research and evaluation approaches used within creative industries, arts, cultural organisations or community settings.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method research.
• Knowledge of research ethics and responsible research practice.
• Experience designing blended learning experiences.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Intellectual curiosity and strong scholarly judgement.
• The capacity to make research methods approachable, meaningful and relevant to creative practitioners.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently to deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A student-focused and inclusive approach to teaching.
• A commitment to academic integrity, ethical research practice and evidence-informed decision‑making.

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