Lecturer (Communication, Digital Journalism) – Sydney NSW

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Help define the ongoing shift in journalism through impactful research
• Encourage students to embrace digital disruption in their learning
• Continuing full-time position attracting 17% Superannuation

Guide students to embrace Digital Journalism, and work with them to define the future of news storytelling.

Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.

We are looking for people to join our university – to bring their exceptional teaching to our region, and to take their research impact to the world with us.

As one of the top 200 universities in the world and number one university in the world for partnering for a sustainable future, we are proud educators grounded by the needs of our community. We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity.

Be part of something bigger

The newly formed School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences features several degree programs that connect interdisciplinary strength so that graduates are better prepared to influence cultural and social change. New connections between social science, human services, creative arts and design academics creates a truly multi-disciplinary context, driving innovation and creativity in our curriculum and pedagogies. As a result, Communication Studies at the University of Newcastle integrate intensive practical experience and industry opportunities, creating a unique and rich student experience.

The Role

• Develop and deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• Work across all areas of academic activity, including research, education and engagement
• Join an energetic, passionate and creative team who are consistently striving to foster a culture of research and teaching excellence and innovation

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you become part of our community?

• Bring a passion for teaching and inspiring students, allowing you to contribute across the teaching program
• Practically apply your creative industry expertise to guide your students’ thinking through the current shift in journalism
• Guide and encourage students to define what it means to be in news storytelling now, and into the future
• Have a strong research profile in communication with research, teaching skills and industry experience across the areas of story development, news writing and production, multimedia storytelling and mobile journalism (mojo).
• Intersect in the field between journalism and social media platforms, news agendas, and/or creative coding and web-based media.

How will we support you?

The remuneration for this position is from $103,221 + 17% superannuation.

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/benefits-at-a-glance

Let’s be part of something bigger together.

Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/job-vacancies/application-process/submitting-your-application for a guide on how to apply for a role. Please note that you will be asked to add all documents in a PDF format into the one upload box during the application form.

Your application must include (in a single document, PDF preferred):

• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

For additional information on the position contact Dr Simon Weaving, Senior Lecturer on 02 4349 4591 or via email Simon.Weaving@newcastle.edu.au.

Please click here to access the Position Description.

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Closing date: Thursday, 12 May 2022 at 11.59pm

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you