[Air-L] Job: Lecturer (Digital and Social Media), Level B, Permanent Full Time (apply by 13 Nov)

[Tama Leaver]

Hi Folks,


Come work with us in Digital and Social Media/ Internet Studies at Curtin
in Perth!

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Lecturer - Teaching Academic (Digital & Social Media)

   - *Faculty of Humanities *
   - *Perth, Western Australia *
   - *Permanent Full Time*

*Date posted: 23/10/2024*

   - Permanent Full-Time Position
   - $114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) + 17% Superannuation
   - Based on Bentley Campus


*Job Reference: 737890 *
*About The Role:*
The responsibilities of this position will encompass the coordination of
units and instruction in areas such as Web Communications, Writing on the
Web, Online Games and Play, as well as Social Media Communities and
Networks. Additionally, the role will include the supervision of PhD and
Master's students. There is also the potential for the position to involve
course coordination, thereby contributing to the overall academic structure
and curriculum development.
You are expected to understand the students learning experience through a
commitment to high-quality, effective teaching practices. This includes the
ability to integrate research, scholarship, and professional practice into
teaching activities, along with a dedication to teaching and innovation.

*Key Responsibilities:*

   - Conduct learning activities online, in a distributed format, or
   face-to-face as appropriate to stimulate and enhance student learning.
   - Collaborate with colleagues to design and develop an innovative
   curriculum and learning materials.
   - Assess the learning needs of students and provide necessary teaching
   and learning support to achieve intended learning outcomes.
   - Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback on their
   learning.
   - Supervise the study programs of honours and postgraduate students
   engaged in coursework, as well as Higher Degree Research (HDR) students, as
   appropriate.
   - Stay updated on current theories and practices in the discipline and
   apply them in teaching and learning.
   - Engage in professional development activities, including peer review
   in higher education teaching, and maintain knowledge in discipline theory
   and practice.
   - Contribute to curriculum innovation and design to enhance student
   learning.
   - Perform various administrative functions related to the subjects
   taught, including the moderation and assessment of student work.
   - Plan learning activities, units, and/or courses that reflect a strong
   command of the field and are grounded in research-based pedagogy.

*Join us! *
Your application must include a resume and a cover letter explaining your
suitability for this position. The total length should be between 2 and 3
pages to help us assess your suitability for this role.

*Essential Criteria:*

   1. A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (or equivalent
   accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical
   Professional role).
   2. Demonstrated high level teaching skills and a demonstrated reflective
   approach to teaching delivery.
   3. A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary
   educational practice relevant to the discipline.
   4. An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
   5. Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination.
   6. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal and
   organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial
   and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with
   students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
   7. Demonstrated commitment to the application of relevant and applicable
   policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the
   functions of this position.

*The criteria below are regarded as desirable, though not essential:*

   - Expertise in online gaming,
   - Knowledge of social media platforms
   - Proficiency in online communication and web writing.
   - Experience in introductory first-year units

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

*Applications close*: Wednesday 13th of November at 2 pm

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment
is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background,
integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are
committed to being a Child Safe organisation, and this position may also
require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our
Curtin Careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3, 1) or
curtincareers at curtin.edu.au

*Disclaimer *
*Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the
recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by
invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier
than the date on the advert.*





*Professor Tama Leaver **(he/him)*
BA(Hons) (W.Aust) PhD (W.Aust)
Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) http://aoir.org

Professor of Internet Studies
School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI)

Faculty of Humanities


Curtin University
Tel +61 8 9266 1258
Email t.leaver at curtin.edu.au
Web www.tamaleaver.net