Description

About the Position Fulltime Permanent I Level B or C (102k-144k plus 17.5% super) I Armidale Location
Your new company
The University of New England (UNE), Armidale is a regionally based, globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general staff.

Your new role
This role is aligned with a range of projects across the cognate disciplines of Writing, Media and Communications. The Writing discipline delivers units that support majors in the Bachelor of Media and Communications (including a Writing and Publishing major) and the Bachelor of Arts. These units include academic, professional and creative writing, as well as editing and publishing. The Writing discipline is seeking to enhance offerings in digital storytelling and writing, in the context of the School's increasing engagement with digital humanities.

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Storytelling and Writing will support research and teaching in both creative storytelling (e.g. fiction writing in digital environments) and also empirical, evidence-based storytelling and narrative (such as that required in History, Historical Musicology, and other disciplines). This role will support future curriculum development that may include updating or replacement of existing offerings, as well as the application of new knowledge and expertise to support curriculum innovation across other existing units. The successful applicant will have experience with high-quality development of digital-first course/unit design and of online and hybrid modes of teaching

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have: A PhD or equivalent experience in writing, story-telling, or a related area The ability to develop and deliver excellent teaching both in person and online A strong research profile with the ability to attract external funding Knowledge and skills in digital story-telling and writing Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
Full selection criteria for Level B and C will be provided upon expression of interest.

Applicants must hold unrestricted working rights, UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position.

What you'll get in return
Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living. Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights, all for a fraction of the price you would expect to pay in a major city.

The following benefits apply to this position: Salary; Level B - $102 to $121k Level C - $125-$144k 17% superannuation Relocation assistance provided
What you need to do now
To receive selection criteria or submit a completed application please email Lincoln Gould at Hays Recruitment. T
E

To discuss this role please contact Head of School, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Professor Alistair Noble at

Closing date: 5th February 2023

LHS 297508 no -- Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job advertiser.
no -- Please, no phone calls about this job!
no -- Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK.