Reference: 1676607

About the Role[GH1]

The School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) is seeking to strengthen its expertise in the fields of Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science through the appointment of a Lecturer (ALB level) in a teaching-focused role. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise or professional experience in organising and describing information resources, applying metadata standards, managing and preserving digital collections, and supporting effective records management practices.

In this position, you will contribute primarily to teaching and learning, delivering high-quality postgraduate education and supporting an outstanding student experience. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to design and enhance curriculum, coordinate units, supervise students, and contribute to the ongoing development of the discipline. You will also engage with industry, professional bodies and the broader community to ensure teaching remains contemporary, relevant and impactful.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum design, student success, and scholarship that informs and enhances learning and teaching practice.

Your responsibilities will include

- Design and deliver high-quality online teaching to postgraduate students.
- Develop innovative curriculum, learning activities and teaching resources that support student engagement and achievement.
- Apply research-informed and evidence-based pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Coordinate units and contribute to course development, review and continuous improvement activities.
- Supervise honours, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research students, as appropriate.
- Identify and respond to the diverse learning needs of students, including supporting equity groups and facilitating successful transitions into university learning.
- Maintain currency in discipline knowledge, qualified practice and contemporary higher education teaching approaches.
- Contribute to scholarship in teaching and learning and engage in professional development activities, including peer review of teaching.
- Collaborate with colleagues, industry partners and skilled organisations to enhance the relevance and quality of teaching programs.
- Undertake administrative and academic service responsibilities, including moderation,



assessment and participation in School and University committees.
- Contribute positively to a collegial, inclusive and supportive academic environment.

Essential Criteria

1. A doctoral qualification in Library and Information Science, Information Studies, Archives and Records Management, Records and Information Management, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated expertise relevant to libraries, archives, records or information science.
2. Demonstrated high-level teaching skills, including the ability to reflect on and improve teaching practice.
3. A solid understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary higher education practices relevant to the discipline.
4. An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in learning and teaching.
5. Demonstrated experience in unit coordination, or capacity to undertake unit coordination.
6. Ability to develop engaging curriculum, learning activities and teaching resources that support student learning.
7. Experience supervising honours, postgraduate coursework or higher degree research students, or demonstrated capacity to do so.
8. High-level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to foster a collegial and supportive working environment and engage effectively with students and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
9. Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in discipline knowledge and teaching practice.
10. Commitment to applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the position.

Desirable Criteria

1. Demonstrated expertise or professional experience in metadata and information organisation, digital preservation, and/or records management.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Part-time hours worked across three days per week, to be discussed at interview.
3. Teaching activities may be required during summer teaching periods, depending on School needs.
4. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction





About Curtin University Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

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Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This Continuous ALB level role attracts a remuneration of $121,857 - $144,352 Pro-Rata + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - 2 - 3 pages max.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 8pm (AWST) Thursday 29th of October 2026.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.

📌 Lecturer - Teaching Focused (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth