Position Number: 0065900
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
School: School of Culture and Communication
Salary: Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Teach at a leading journalism centre / Engage in innovative curriculum design / Contribute to impactful and forward-thinking research
- Apply now to inspire the next generation of journalists and advance the field through teaching and scholarship
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer in Journalism at the Centre for Advancing Journalism, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of journalism education. You'll develop and deliver engaging courses for our Master's programmes, contribute to curriculum innovation, and engage in scholarly activities that enhance your teaching practice. This role offers you the chance to work in a dynamic academic environment, collaborating with colleagues to advance journalism education and research.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and Deliver Engaging Courses: Coordinate subjects, design curricula, and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating innovative teaching methods.
- Engage in Scholarly Activities: Conduct research or scholarly work that informs and enhances your teaching practice in journalism.
- Supervise Student Projects: Guide honours and postgraduate students in their thesis work and research projects.
- Contribute to Faculty Leadership: Participate in committee work and engage in service roles within the School and Faculty.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a passionate educator with a PhD in a relevant discipline, specialising in journalism practice, with expertise in news writing and media ethics or digital storytelling, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum design.
You may also:
- Have a PhD in a relevant discipline with a specialisation in journalism practice.
- Possess expertise in news writing, media ethics, and/or digital storytelling.
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching and curriculum design for diverse student cohorts.
- Have an emerging record of pedagogical or academic research that enhances teaching practice.
- Exhibit strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Show a commitment to professional and collegial behaviour of a high standard.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – School of Culture and Communication
The School of Culture and Communication is a vibrant, multidisciplinary community, home to programs in Art History and Curatorship, Arts and Cultural Management, Indigenous Studies, Creative Writing, English and Theatre Studies, Media and Communications, Publishing and Communications, Journalism, and Screen and Cultural Studies
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^(found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
