Lecturer in Theatre and Performance – School of the Arts and Media (UNSW)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 16-Oct-2024
- Kensington, NSW
- Remuneration Level B position $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- 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 provide 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.
- Hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship.
- A completed PhD/DCA in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in practice-based approaches to acting and performing, including in global majority and/or First Nations approaches to theatre-making.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversifying, decolonising and/or Indigenising curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate students at a range of levels and in a range of formats, including the ability to use educational technologies and online methods.
- Demonstrated ability to support diverse students with a range of learning styles and needs, and the capacity for curriculum design.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise Honours and postgraduate students.
- Strong record in research with a developing profile in traditional and/or Non-Traditional Research Outputs relevant to the discipline.
- Potential to attract research grants.
- 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)
Lecturer in Theatre and Performance – School of the Arts and Media (UNSW)
Job no: 526844
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Lecturer
Employment Type: Continuing, Full Time (35-hour week)
Remuneration Level B position: $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW
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.
Why The Role Matters:
The Theatre and Performance Studies program in the School of the Arts and Media at UNSW is one of the oldest and largest in Australia. Today, it is a leading institution for research into the histories and practices of 20th and 21st-century theatre and performance. The Lecturer in Theatre and Performance position is an FTE 1.0 Lecturer Level B role that sits within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture. Lecturers in Theatre and Performance Studies contribute to teaching and supervision at undergraduate, Honours, and postgraduate level, and undertake research appropriate to their discipline. They also carry out professional, industry and community engagement activities.
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 provide 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.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
- A completed PhD/DCA in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in practice-based approaches to acting and performing, including in global majority and/or First Nations approaches to theatre-making.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversifying, decolonising and/or Indigenising curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate students at a range of levels and in a range of formats, including the ability to use educational technologies and online methods.
- Demonstrated ability to support diverse students with a range of learning styles and needs, and the capacity for curriculum design.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise Honours and postgraduate students.
- Strong record in research with a developing profile in traditional and/or Non-Traditional Research Outputs relevant to the discipline.
- Potential to attract research grants.
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 the UNSW Job Board.
How to Apply:
Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Wednesday 16th October 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the Selection Criteria points mentioned in the advert (2 pages maximum).
Get in Touch:
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Lisa Trahair at l.trahair@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.
Position Description
Advertised: 16 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time