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About the Role

Support high-quality teaching and research in Journalism within the School of Arts at Western Sydney University. This role focuses on teaching, curriculum development, research, and industry engagement within the Media and Communication discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, deliver, and evaluate undergraduate subjects in the Journalism Major and Communication Core, including assessment and feedback.
• Deliver high-quality teaching that integrates critical analysis and creative thinking with appropriate practice-led outputs, foster professional-level skills, and support both written and creative forms of assessment.
• Supervise undergraduate research, research-led and/or practice-led research in creative projects, and where appropriate, contribute to Higher Degree Research supervision.
• Maintain an active research profile in both traditional and non-traditional areas (i. e. creative practice) in Journalism, evidenced through both peer-reviewed publications and NTROs (non-traditional research outputs).
• Support the development of partnerships with relevant cultural and industry organisations, including opportunities for work-integrated learning and collaborative engagement where appropriate.
• Participate in curriculum development, discipline planning, and broader School and Faculty initiatives.
• Contribute to School and Faculty administration and attend meetings as required.

Requirements

• Must have a PhD in Journalism, Media Studies or related field.
• Strong record of university-level teaching in journalism, including evidence of research and creative practice-informed teaching practice.
• Evidence of research capability appropriate to Level C, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and possibly recognised creative works NTROs.
• Evidence of ability to attract funding and grants for academic and/or creative projects.
• Capacity to integrate lateral/creative thinking and critical/theoretical inquiry within creative practice approaches journalism and media.
• Experience in supervising undergraduate research and creative projects; experience in supervising HDR students is desirable.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development across both critical and practice-led subjects within the Journalism stream.
• Established or emerging professional creative engagement with industry, cultural institutions, or relevant professional networks at both national and international levels.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Skills

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• University-level teaching
• Research
• Creative practice
• Attracting funding and grants
• Lateral/creative thinking
• Critical/theoretical inquiry
• Supervising undergraduate research
• Supervising creative projects
• Supervising HDR students
• Curriculum development
• Industry engagement
• Cultural institution engagement
• Professional networking
• Communication
• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• Parramatta South campus

Work Type

• Full-time
• Ongoing
• Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

• Academic Level C

Education Level

• PhD in Journalism, Media Studies or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $150,081 - $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Benefits

• Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners
• Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking
• Novated motor vehicle leasing
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complimentary annual flu vaccination
• Eligibility for Fitness Passport membership
• Access to discounted private health cover
• Onsite childcare (Long day care and early learning services) at Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses with potential for discounted fees and salary packaging

About the Company

• Western Sydney University is committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
• We are committed to supporting high-quality teaching and research.
• Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
• Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities.
• Making a difference starts at Western.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
• We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].