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Lecturer (EF) in Fashion Design - School of Art & Design

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Work type: full time, part time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Lecturer

  • Full Time (1.0 FTE, 35-hour week) [open to Part Time]
  • Continuing positions
  • Location: Paddington, NSW
  • Remuneration Level B position $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
  • We are in the process of building and expanding Faculty Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)

About the Faculty:

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of academic positions across the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) because we are building and expanding. The Faculty is guided by our ADA2051 vision: through creativity, collaboration and inclusion we seek and solve problems to improve life on earth.

At UNSW ADA our diversity is our strength. We span over 60 subject areas - from media, education, construction, textiles, social work, languages, music – and much more. Organised across six Schools and multiple research centres we support world-class facilities and strong industry engagement on our Kensington and Paddington campuses. We equip our students with the skills and experience to think creatively and critically and translate their knowledge and experience into exciting careers.

Link below to watch a video of our Dean for Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture - Claire Annesley: UNSW ADA Recruitment.mp4


Why The Role Matters:

UNSW is seeking to fill an Education Focussed role (EF) – Full Time (35 hours). This position is open to being Part Time/Job Sharing.

This position enables academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities. The role of Lecturer reports to Head of School.


Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

  • Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
  • Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
  • Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
  • Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics.
  • Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such activities as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students.
  • Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance.
  • Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and minimum professional accreditation requirements (where relevant).
  • Make a positive contribution to School meetings and seminars and be a member of School/Faculty committees as required.

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

  • A Masters level or higher degree (PhD) in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching fashion design at tertiary level in undergraduate and postgraduate art and design programs.
  • Proficiency with pattern making, and garment construction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of practice-based approaches to material reuse and circular design thinking.
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
  • Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of creative fashion industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

  • Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
  • Career development opportunities
  • 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
  • Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
  • Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits


How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Sunday 6th October 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses how your skills and experience align to this position (1-2 pages maximum). Please ensure your Cover Letter mentions which position you’re applying for (the Full Time and/or Part Time position).


Get in Touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Edward Scheer at e.scheer@unsw.edu.au.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Persa Tzakis at p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au.

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.


UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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