Senior Lecturer, Design – Teaching, Research & Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Deakin University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Design. You will shape undergraduate Design teaching and lead curriculum across Waurn Ponds, Burwood and Cloud campuses, connecting academic study with professional design practice.

You will lead impactful research, supervise PhD, masters and honours projects, mentor academics, and foster partnerships with industry and community to improve graduate employability and design outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Can demonstrate research impact and scholarly achievement, with a clear and active research trajectory in Design.
• Bring experience in PhD, masters and honours supervision.
• Excel at academic leadership and collaboration, with the ability to mentor others and work across teams and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in 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.

Education

PhD in Design or relevant discipline

Job description

Deakin University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Design. You will shape undergraduate Design teaching and lead curriculum across Waurn Ponds, Burwood and Cloud campuses, connecting academic study with professional design practice.

You will lead impactful research, supervise PhD, masters and honours projects, mentor academics, and foster partnerships with industry and community to improve graduate employability and design outcomes.