- Ongoing role, Full-time, Bentley Campus
- Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
- Diverse & inclusive environment that fosters innovation & collaboration

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About the Role

The School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) at Curtin University is seeking a Lecturer (Academic Level B) in Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science (LARIS). Based at our Bentley campus in Perth, this Teaching and Research position spans two closely connected discipline areas: Library and Information Science and Recordkeeping and Archives.

You will contribute to postgraduate teaching, unit coordination and research, helping prepare students for professional practice in libraries, archives, records management and information services. Working with colleagues and industry partners, you will connect teaching and research with contemporary professional practice and support opportunities for students to gain workplace experience.

In this role, you will

- Deliver high-quality postgraduate teaching and undertake unit coordination across Library and Information Science, and Recordkeeping and Archives, including assessment, curriculum development and ongoing reflective improvement of teaching practice.
- Develop a coherent program of high-quality research within LARIS, publish in refereed journals and other discipline-appropriate outlets, contribute to competitive research funding applications, disseminate findings through conferences and other scholarly forums, and contribute to the development of teaching and research programs.
- Build collaborative relationships with industry, national and state organisations, and research end-users.




- Support work-integrated learning opportunities that connect students with professional practice.
- Contribute to academic service, qualified and community engagement, and a collegial and supportive working environment, consistent with University policies and professional standards.
- Contribute to the supervision of PhD and master’s research students.

Selection Criteria

Your application should demonstrate how you meet the following essential selection criteria:

- A doctoral qualification and relevant expertise in Library and Information Science, Archives and/or Recordkeeping.
- Demonstrated high-level teaching skills and a reflective approach to delivering and continuously improving teaching.
- A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline, together with a record of contribution to the scholarship of teaching.
- An established record of research outputs in high-quality refereed journals or other discipline-appropriate outlets.
- A history of successful competitive grant applications.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students.
- Demonstrated experience in, or capacity to undertake, unit coordination.
- Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach to academic work, a commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive working environment,



and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day responsibilities of the position.

Desirable

Professional experience as a librarian, archivist, information scientist or records manager is desirable.

About Us

The Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science (LARIS) area sits within the iSchool discipline of MCASI. Research across the iSchool encompasses open access and open science, social media and communications, research evaluation and more. Our staff have strong ties with other areas including Internet Studies, Journalism and the Curtin Open Knowledge Initiative (COKI), creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.

MCASI is a member of iSchools Inc. and maintains links with international and national professional associations in the LARIS fields. Our courses connect critical information practice with global information issues and the Australian information sector.

Role Requirements

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- 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

📌 Lecturer - Teaching and Research (Western Australia)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Western Australia