Lecturer, Human Computer Interaction

Overview:

• 1 x Full time fixed term (3 years) position available to join the School of Computing Technologie Interaction Technology and Information Discipline

• Salary Academic Level B ($115303 - $136925) 17% super

• Based at the City campus but may be required to travel to other University campuses

About the Role

We are seeking an academic to contribute to the Schools Discipline of Interaction Technology and Information in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a focus on responsible computing. The successful candidate will have an interest in online safety including areas such as social media technology-facilitated abuse and AI safety and experience working with minoritised groups (e.g. women gender-diverse people people with disabilities culturally and linguistically diverse communities and young people).

The role requires the ability to translate research into actionable design outcomes. Experience with co-design and participatory methods is desirable.

The Lecturer will contribute to teaching and research within their field delivering across undergraduate and postgraduate programs while maintaining an active research profile. They will also build partnerships with academic industry and professional communities and work collaboratively with colleagues. Course coordination may be required.

About You

To be successful for this position you will have:

• Demonstrated research track record in a human computer interaction topic related to responsible computing broadly defined. Preference will be given to applicants with an interest in online safety. Track record should include research outputs in high quality venues.

• Experience in participatory HCI methods and translating findings into design recommendations

• Experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity diversity and inclusion in teaching and research.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate prepare and deliver large courses at undergraduate and post-graduate levels relevant to current School of Computing Technologies programs including high quality curriculum materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial governance and quality management systems within a university.

• Demonstrated high level of collegiality including supporting development of junior team members ability to problem solve as part of a team and ability to work well with diverse personalities and perspectives.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including ability to present research findings to a variety of academic and non-academic audiences in both written and verbal form and to communicate persuasively with a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field; right to work in Australia.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.

ToApply

Please submit your CV and cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.For further information please contact Senior Advisor Aleks Besia at

Position Description - Lecturer HCI

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In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.

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