Senior Design Lecturer: Innovative Teaching & Research

Deakin Alumni; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Superannuation 17%

Job summary

Deakin University’s School of Communication and Creative Arts invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Design. You will shape how students engage with creative practice and industry across Waurn Ponds, Burwood and Cloud campuses, connecting university, industry and community partners for meaningful student outcomes.

You will drive innovative learning, foster partnerships, and contribute to educational practices that enhance graduate employability and prepare students for success in the

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in Design or a relevant discipline.
• Strong track record in teaching, research and service, with experience delivering innovative Design curriculum and high-quality student learning experiences.
• Demonstrate research impact and scholarly achievement, with a clear and active research trajectory in Design.
• Experience supervising PhD, masters and honours.
• Excel at academic leadership and collaboration, with the ability to mentor others and work across teams and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Drive undergraduate Design teaching and unit leadership through innovative, student-centred curriculum design, teaching and assessment across multiple campuses and modes.
• Lead impactful research and scholarship in Design, producing quality research outputs, securing research funding and contributing to research strategy and the discipline.
• Develop and mentor emerging academics and early career researchers through academic leadership, PhD, masters and honours supervision, and opportunities for scholarly growth.
• Lead curriculum development, review and continuous improvement across Design units and courses, evaluating teaching effectiveness based on evidence and feedback.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with industry, community and academic stakeholders, and contribute to School and Faculty service, committees and governance.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Research leadership

Industry partnerships

Academic collaboration

Education

PhD in Design or equivalent

Job description

Deakin University’s School of Communication and Creative Arts invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Design. You will shape how students engage with creative practice and industry across Waurn Ponds, Burwood and Cloud campuses, connecting university, industry and community partners for meaningful student outcomes.

You will drive innovative learning, foster partnerships, and contribute to educational practices that enhance graduate employability and prepare students for success in the