Lecturer in Digital Art and Animation

University of the Sunshine Coast

Mons

On-site

AUD 114,751 - 136,143

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave options

Professional development opportunities

17% employer superannuation

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Lecturer in Digital Art and Animation to drive strategic expansion in the creative industries. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral qualification and expertise in digital media, animation, and immersive technologies. Responsibilities include delivering engaging, inclusive learning experiences, contributing to research, and fostering collaborations within the academic and creative community. The position offers a full-time, ongoing appointment with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field.
Demonstrated expertise with industry-standard practices and tools.
Experience in digital art and professional animation production.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching through innovative methods.
Engage in scholarship and research with a clear agenda.
Foster regional and international collaborations to enhance learning.

Skills

Digital media expertise

Animation production

Creativity

Real-time rendering

Technical precision

Education

Doctoral qualification in digital media, animation, or related field

Tools

Real-time engines

AI-assisted tools

GPU-accelerated platforms

Job description

Overview

Lecturer in Digital Art and Animation at University of the Sunshine Coast

School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie

Full-time, Ongoing appointment
Academic Level B - $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

The School

The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI)

School of Business and Creative Industries: Make an impact in a dynamic world

Are you driven to make a difference in a constantly evolving world? We invite passionate educators and industry experts to join our team at SBCI. Our mission is to educate for impact, empowering students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges head-on. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on practical experience, you'll play a key role in preparing future leaders and practitioners for exciting careers.

The Opportunity

This teaching-focused role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the School’s strategic expansion in digital art, animation, and interactive media. You’ll inspire the next generation of creatives to explore visual storytelling, digital design, and immersive environments in the age of AI, immersive computing, and interactive systems. With a strong focus on creative innovation and technical excellence, you’ll guide students to develop the artistic vision, conceptual depth, and hands-on expertise required for success in today’s fast-evolving creative industries.

We’re seeking a dynamic educator and practitioner with a sophisticated blend of creative and technical expertise, capable of producing visually striking and conceptually rich digital environments. Your practice will reflect a deep understanding of animation workflows, post-production, and real-time rendering or simulation technologies. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of applied, industry-relevant curricula, collaborate across disciplines, and connect art and design with fields such as business, science communication, computing, sustainability, and human-centred innovation, ensuring students are equipped to thrive in the creative industries of the future.

For more information, please visit us online: School of Business and Creative Industries

You will

Deliver high-quality teaching - design, deliver, and evaluate curricula; maintain discipline and pedagogical currency; support student success; and use innovative technologies and teaching methods.
Engage in scholarship and research - develop a clear research agenda, collaborate in research teams, publish outcomes, and contribute to grant applications and HDR supervision.
Foster partnerships and engagement - build and maintain regional, national, and international collaborations that enhance learning, research, and community impact.
Contribute to the University community - actively participate in internal initiatives and committees that support strategic priorities and academic excellence.
Model inclusive, ethical, and professional conduct - promote a positive, culturally capable, and safe work environment while adapting to evolving teaching and research needs.

About you

You are an innovative and future-focused academic with expertise in digital media, animation, creative technology, or contemporary art and design. A passionate and effective educator, you inspire students through engaging, inclusive, and digitally enhanced learning experiences, supported by strong student feedback, peer recognition, and proven outcomes. You bring industry-level expertise in digital art and animation production, creating visually compelling and conceptually rich work that integrates real-time, immersive, and interactive technologies. Highly proficient in real-time engines, AI-assisted tools, GPU-accelerated platforms, and emerging computational design workflows, you combine creativity with technical precision. Dedicated to continuous growth and excellence, you actively engage in academic development and foster a collaborative, collegial environment that values innovation and shared success. Your research and creative practice, reflected through publications, projects, and supervision of research students, demonstrate a genuine commitment to advancing the field and shaping the future of digital art and design.

You will possess

Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field such as digital media, animation, creative technology, or contemporary art and design
Demonstrated expertise with industry-standard practices, tools and pipelines in digital art and animation, including experience developing interactive, real-time, and immersive creative outputs
Demonstrated experience in digital art and professional animation production, with a proven track record of delivering industry-recognised outcomes
Advanced digital fluency and computational expertise, including real-time engines, immersive computing, AI-assisted tools, and emerging computational design workflows for high-level creative and technical outputs
Expertise with GPU-accelerated platforms or workflows for high-fidelity, real-time, or immersive design outputs
Proven ability to design and deliver learner-centred, digitally enhanced, innovative, and inclusive curricula across areas such as digital art and design, animation and immersive environments including VR and XR
Demonstrated expertise in applying digital technologies in teaching, research, or professional practice, including animation and immersive storytelling
A developing record of scholarly and creative outputs, with evidence of industry or community engagement
Capacity to supervise or co-supervise HDR students working in digital art, animation, interactive design, or related applied creative practices
Strong personal qualities and collegial approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment

Desirable

Advance HE fellowship or Postgraduate qualification in higher education
Proven ability to collaborate with artists and practitioners in professional contexts across digital art, animation, and design
Industry certifications or applied expertise in areas such as systems design, UX/UI, computational creativity, or immersive environments
Research or creative expertise in advanced or interdisciplinary topics such as spatial computing, VR/AR/XR, or environmental storytelling
Active engagement with professional bodies or industry sectors related to digital art and design, animation, and media arts

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. For support during the application process, please contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position details

Position Description: 493540 - Lecturer in Digital Art and Animation.pdf

UniSC is committed to attracting top talent from around the world and offers sponsorship opportunities for international candidates.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. Applications close midnight, Monday 19 January 2026. Your completed application must include a resume and a response to selection criteria. The selection criteria are contained within the position description. Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team. UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au.

Need more information? Contact:

Dr Shahab Pourfakhimi
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5456 5690
Email: spourfak@usc.edu.au

Professor Mark Loon
Dean, School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5430 1151
Email: DeanSBCI@usc.edu.au

Please note: The University will be closed for the Christmas period from 25 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Queries received during this time will be triaged and responded to from Monday, 5 January 2026.

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