Senior Lecturer, Digital Advertising

About the Role 
The position of Senior Lecturer in Digital Advertising at Swinburne University of Technology entails responsibilities such as teaching, research, course management, and curriculum development within the Advertising major in the Department of Media and Communication. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in teaching and learning, with a focus on delivering practical, real-world curriculum to students. Additionally, maintaining a strong research track record in contemporary digital advertising and establishing robust industry connections aligns with Swinburne's mission of integrating people and technology to create a better world.

In addition to academic duties, the Senior Lecturer will handle administrative tasks related to teaching and contribute to departmental professional activities. The role also involves mentoring and supporting students academically, as well as supervising undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher degree research students. The Department of Media and Communication, part of the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film, and Education (SoSSMFE), is renowned for its cutting-edge undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research training at the Masters and Doctoral levels. Swinburne has a strong reputation for teaching excellence and innovative research in Media and Communication, recently achieving an ERA 4 ranking for research performance. The department is dedicated to enhancing its teaching and research endeavours in this field.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated experience in leading development of curriculum in advertising and/or communications disciplines in a university setting
• Demonstrated capability to contribute to the departmentÂ’s teaching of a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate offerings
• Demonstrated experience with experiential or work integrated learning, and supervising undergraduate real-world internships and projects
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member with exemplary communication and teamwork skills

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in advertising or related discipline

Appointment of Senior Academic Roles at the Department of Media and Communication
Following the launch of our next gen_now Bachelor of Media and Communication, the Department of Media and Communication at Swinburne University of Technology is seeking to appoint four exceptional senior academics.
 
Swinburne’s Department of Media and Communication offers innovative programs in Advertising, Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Media, and our groundbreaking Immersive Media program. 
 
As we enter this new phase of development, we invite leading scholars in Professional Communication and Digital Media to join our ranks. These four positions are more than just jobs—they are opportunities to influence the next wave of media professionals. You’ll play a vital role in delivering inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate courses, while also leading impactful research initiatives that will push boundaries and redefine the industry.
 
With our soon-to-be-upgraded, state-of-the-art media and communication production facilities at your fingertips, you will have the tools you need to craft extraordinary learning experiences and contribute to pioneering research.
 
If you are ready to elevate your academic career and make a significant impact in the world of media and communication, we want to hear from you.

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•    Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
•    Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
•    Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
•    Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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For more information about the role, please email Eve at echarif@swin.edu.au 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au. 

Applications Close: Sunday September 15th 2024 at 11pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au  or call +61 3 9214 3410 .

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au  or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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