1. Lead the development and growth of the new Communication courses with students, alumni, industry experts and industry partners.
2. Champion the Communication courses to become a hub of regional media, playing on the national and global stage.
3. Build on the existing strong industry links and affiliations to ensure ongoing relevance in course design and enjoy working in the state-of-the-art facilities
The Role
4. Continuing,Full Time
5. Level C - $125,300 pa - $144,318 pa (plus 17% superannuation) + allowance for Course Director role
6. (relocation assistance available)
has over 45 years of experience in library and information studies education, and with our equally well-established communication courses supported by our on-campus communication equipment and facilities, we provide a solid learning foundation for our students, as well as engage in cutting-edge, industry-oriented scholarship and research.
As a Senior Lecturer you will be responsible for achieving excellence in teaching in a range of delivery modes, which may include face to face and online teaching and assessment and make a significant contribution to design, deliver, continually improve, and lead high-quality, student-centred learning opportunities.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to progress an active research profile with a strategic research and innovation focus.
As the Course Director you will be responsible for:
7. Leadership of planning and curriculum development for the courses; leading external course advisory boards,
8. Working collaboratively to grow student enrolments within the Faculty and to successfully deliver marketing, sales and student recruitment activities.
9. Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks with a range of stakeholders including community, government and industry/professional bodies.
The Course Director role is for a fixed term period of up to 3 years. You will hold the position of Senior Lecturer (Communication) concurrently.
To be successful you will have:
10. A doctoral qualification, relevant to any of the disciplines below:
Strategic Communication (Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Management, Project Management, Media and Data, Design and Content Creation, Entrepreneurship, Digital and Social Media),
News and Media (Journalism, Content Creation, Persuasive Communication, Data and Analytics, Digital and Social Media) and / or
Design and Content Creation (Design, Editing, Producing, Project Management, Media and Data, Video Production, Digital and Social Media).
11. A record of significant achievement relevant to the discipline area
12. Evidence of the delivery of high-quality, student-centred learning and teaching.
13. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in an academic setting.
14. Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, networks and relationships to achieve professional and team objectives.
Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our page or .
About Us
Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.
is one of three faculties within the University. The faculty offers a diversity of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in teacher education, communication, social work and human services, library and information studies, theology, humanities and arts, Indigenous Australian studies and Islamic studies.
With over 10,000 on campus and online students, the faculty is an innovator in online and blended learning modes. Over 160 FTE academic staff deliver distinctive courses and are supported by a skilled team of professional staff. On campus courses are delivered at the Universitys Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, and Port Macquarie campuses, and at other locations including Sydney and Canberra.
Academic staff within the Faculty undertake high quality, impactful research that engages with governments and professional organisations, nationally, internationally and in regional communities, ensuring excellent supervision for Higher Degree Research students.
Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.
Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further Information
Additional information is available in the or by contacting:
Professor John McDonald | Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts and Education | johnmcdonald@csu.edu.au | Ph: +61 26933 4137