Job: IRC202339

At UTS, we are committed to supporting positive social change within and beyond our campus equity purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity, reflected in a diverse set of social justice initiatives. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. UTS Equal Futures celebrates and supports women in academia through every stage of their career.

The Institute for Interactive Media and Learning (IML) is recruiting for a Senior Lecturer to join the team. The position will be based at the centrally located UTS Campus in Ultimo and will be supervised by Associate Professor Franziska Trede.

The Institute for Interactive Media and Learning (IML) is the learning and teaching unit of the University of Technology Sydney. Its purpose is to create the conditions for teaching, learning and curricula that bring the best possible higher education experience and outcomes for our students.  This is achieved through working in partnership with Faculties, within and across Divisions and, where possible, with students, to build capacity and collaborative cultures.

About the role:

The successful applicant will be part of the IML Teaching and Curriculum Team (TACT), providing leadership, guidance and support for academics and faculties in addressing strategic priorities for learning and teaching. You will also lead and facilitate broader professional learning activities, including projects that will significantly change our approach to learning and teaching. The role includes providing leadership in course-led professional practice curriculum and engaging collaboratively with faculties and course teams on the design and development of student learning experiences and the evaluation and improvement of learning and teaching.

The incumbent will take a leadership role in the IML Teaching and Curriculum Team in central learning and teaching development activities.

Role requirements include:
• Work collaboratively with the faculties, Divisions and other teams in IML on achieving strategic priorities in learning and teaching and course curriculum.
• Take a leadership role in engaging with University and Faculty groups and course teams on design and implementation of innovative, blended and professional practice based course and assessment approaches to transform the student learning experience
• Lead and manage teaching and educational development programs, including in Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, strategic projects and initiatives, as required by the Lead, TACT and in collaboration with the Director of IML.
• Conduct and publish research into higher education that is relevant to the aims of IML and of benefit to UTS and the higher education community.
• Maintaining active membership of relevant professional societies concerned with learning and teaching in higher education

About you:
• PhD or equivalent experience and standing in higher education, learning design or a related area
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead pedagogical change projects and teams, including managing project deadlines and staffing resources and supervising and/or mentoring others towards success
• Extensive experience in successfully leading the design, implementation and evaluation of systemic initiatives and academic programs that build learning, teaching and leadership capability, and enhance the development of communities in learning and teaching
• High level of expertise and track record in successfully leading initiatives to enhance the design of innovative, future-focused curriculum, and assessment to foster student learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as a team leader or member and to work effectively with senior academic and divisional leaders and managers, and with academic and support staff across faculties

Base Salary Range: $131,534 - $151,056 (Level C)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres and generous parental leave.

This position is initially offered as 1FTE (5 days per week) on a fixed term basis through until 31 December 2023.

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by QS Top 50 Under 50 rankings as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statement from the UTS website.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the contract.

You are required to address all of the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria
  
Specific enquiries about the role itself may be addressed to Associate Professor Franziska Trede via Franziska.Trede@uts.edu.au

Specific enquiries with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Monday 14th June 2021 at 11.59pm (AEST)

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We are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.