Senior Lecturer, Design

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level C $149,230 - $171,602 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Design education and research within Deakin University’s School of Communication and Creative Arts. As a Senior Lecturer in Design, you will influence how students engage with creative practice, industry and community, creating meaningful learning experiences that connect academic study with professional design practice. Working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment across our Waurn Ponds, Burwood and Cloud campuses, you will help strengthen connections between the University, industry and community partners to support impactful student outcomes.

You will play a key role in fostering innovative approaches to learning, building valuable partnerships, and contributing to a vibrant academic community committed to student success. Alongside teaching and research, you will help shape educational practices that enhance graduate employability and prepare students to make a positive contribution to the creative and design sectors.

As a Senior Lecturer in Design, you will

• 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.

You may be a great fit for this role if you

• Hold a PhD in Design or a relevant discipline.
• Have a 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.

About the School of Communication and Creative Arts

The School of Communication and Creative Arts brings together creative practice, design, communication and the arts. We are committed to excellence in teaching, research and engagement, working with industry, community and academic partners so that our teaching and research create real-world impact and graduate success.

Here's how to apply

Please note that only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Your application should also demonstrate the Deakin University capabilities for this position: Emotional Intelligence, Communicates, Collaborates, Improves Work, Engages Others and Navigates Complexity.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Meghan Kelly, Head of School, Communication and Creative Arts via hos-cca@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Senior Lecturer, Design – T&R Level C – PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 29th of November.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender-based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.