Lecturer (Teaching Focused), Creative Writing
Lecturer (Teaching Focused), Creative Writing
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Job Description
The School is seeking a Lecturer (Level B) to support highquality teaching and to carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly and/or professional activities related to the discipline of Creative Writing. Demonstrated ability to teach in other areas relevant to the School would also be desirable.
This teaching focused position will ideally commence in Trimester 2 2025 and is expected to perform full academic responsibilities and related administration for the coordination of courses and programs.
The Schools teaching activities are diverse: we deliver courses on campus online and through Open Universities Australia (OUA). On campus facetoface teaching is required and the work patterns for the position is expected to reflect the teaching requirements of the role.
Teaching focused Lecturers are principally engaged with a maximum 70% teaching profile with the remaining work allocation assigned to research/scholarship and service.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching across the spectrum of the Universitys undergraduate and postgraduate program suite facilitating high quality studentcentred learning activities.
- Support high quality learning and teaching outcomes for students evidenced by technology enhanced learning problem oriented authentic learning and assessment practices.
- Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
- Provide educational contributions through responsibility for academic courses including undertaking responsibilities aligned with the role of course convenor.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the School/Department standing and reputation by promoting educational activities with external communities.
This is a continuing fulltime position and will be primarily based at either Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multicampus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary range
The fulltime equivalent base salary for a Lecturer (Level B) in the range $113226 $134460 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132474 $157318 per annum.
Qualifications :
The successful candidate will hold:
- A PhD in Creative Writing or
- Significant progress towards completion of a PhD in Creative Writing.
You will also have:
- A strong academic profile in the discipline of Creative Writing commensurate with career stage.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver highquality teaching and to engage students effectively.
- Proven ability to develop and implement innovative curriculum and teaching materials.
- Demonstrated experience in providing academic support and mentoring to students.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement in scholarly activities relevant to teaching.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
Additional Information :
Why Griffith
As a valuesled organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zerotolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role please contact Professor Michael Ondaatje Head of the School of Humanities Languages and Social Science at .
For application support please contact People Services on (07)and quote reference number REF7745T.
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2025 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
