Lecturer in Indigenous Media & Communication

NIT; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an academic to shape Indigenous media teaching and research. The role centers Indigenous perspectives in media, storytelling, ethics and public communication, with opportunities to build a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research program.

Lead curriculum innovation, develop partnerships with communities and industry, and advance Indigenous knowledge within teaching and public engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD, or substantial progress towards a PhD, in Media and Communication or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, inclusive and innovative teaching, curriculum design and assessment in higher education.
• Emerging or established research track record evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and a demonstrated capacity to build a competitive research program.
• Experience developing partnerships and engaging with communities, industry, government or professional networks to generate meaningful research, education or public impact.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a commitment to Indigenous knowledge, equity, inclusion, student success and collegial contribution within a university environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that centres Indigenous perspectives on media representation, storytelling, communication ethics and public communication.
• Develop an impactful research profile in Indigenous Media and Communication, producing high-quality publications, building collaborative partnerships, securing research funding and contributing to research excellence.
• Lead and contribute to curriculum innovation across areas such as digital media, journalism, media production, documentary, audio content production, strategic communication, community engagement and Indigenous media practice.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Curriculum design

Research leadership

Community engagement

Collaboration

Education

PhD or progress toward PhD in Media & Communication

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking an academic to shape Indigenous media teaching and research. The role centers Indigenous perspectives in media, storytelling, ethics and public communication, with opportunities to build a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research program.

Lead curriculum innovation, develop partnerships with communities and industry, and advance Indigenous knowledge within teaching and public engagement.