Course Writer and Lecturer – Community Arts and Cultural Events

Contract role

About the role

APAC is seeking an experienced Course Writer and Lecturer to complete the development of CBM504 Community Arts and Cultural Events, a postgraduate unit within APAC’s Creative Business Management suite.

The successful candidate will work from an existing approved unit guide to develop an engaging, contemporary and academically rigorous 12-week learning experience at AQF Level 9. The unit explores the development, management and evaluation of arts, cultural and community-facing projects and events, with particular attention to participation, stakeholders, cultural context, inclusion and sustainable practice.

The role requires a combination of curriculum development expertise, teaching capability and relevant professional knowledge of the arts, cultural, events or community sectors. The appointee will develop the unit’s learning and assessment materials, build and manage the Moodle learning site, facilitate weekly delivery, and assess student work.

Key responsibilities The Course Writer and Lecturer will:

- Translate the approved unit guide into a coherent, engaging and academically robust 12-week learning experience.
- Conduct research to support the development of contemporary learning resources, assessment materials and recommended readings.
- Develop, review and refine core teaching and learning materials, including:
- weekly written learning content
- lecture slides
- digital learning assets
- case studies
- individual and collaborative learning activities
- assessment support materials
- curated scholarly, professional and industry readings
- Develop learning experiences that connect theoretical perspectives with contemporary community arts, cultural development and event practice.
- Support students to explore areas such as community engagement, cultural participation, stakeholder relationships, event development, accessibility, sustainability and evaluation.




- Embed consideration of ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, inclusion and community impact throughout the unit.
- Ensure learning and assessment materials are aligned with unit learning outcomes, AQF expectations and APAC’s academic standards.
- Build, populate and manage the Moodle site for the unit.
- Facilitate weekly classes and learning activities in an engaging, inclusive and student-centred manner.
- Support student learning through clear communication, timely guidance and constructive feedback.
- Administer and mark assessments in accordance with approved assessment criteria, moderation requirements and institutional policies.
- Participate in review and quality assurance processes as required.
- Liaise with relevant academic staff regarding unit development, delivery requirements and student matters.

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications

- A Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as:
- arts or cultural management
- community arts
- cultural development
- creative industries
- events management
- performing or creative arts
- cultural studies
- arts administration
- community development
- a related interdisciplinary field

Essential skills and experience

- Demonstrated experience in course writing, curriculum development or higher education teaching.
- Demonstrated professional or scholarly knowledge of community arts, cultural development, arts management, events or related creative-industry practice.
- At least two years’ relevant industry or community-sector experience, paid or voluntary.




- Experience developing engaging and well-structured learning and assessment materials for adult learners.
- Experience teaching, facilitating or supporting learning in tertiary, professional, community or industry education contexts.
- Strong research, writing and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills.
- Sound digital literacy and experience using a learning management system, preferably Moodle.
- Demonstrated capacity to assess student work and provide high-quality academic feedback in a timely manner.

Desirable

- Experience developing or teaching postgraduate coursework units.
- Familiarity with AQF Level 9 expectations, constructive alignment and contemporary assessment design.
- Experience developing or managing festivals, cultural events, community arts programs, public programs or participatory creative projects.
- Knowledge of community engagement, audience development, cultural policy, accessibility or inclusive arts practice.
- Experience working with culturally and socially diverse communities.
- Understanding of sustainability, risk management and ethical practice within arts and cultural events.
- Experience designing online or blended learning experiences.

Personal attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- A collaborative and community-focused approach to creative practice.
- Strong awareness of ethical, cultural and social considerations in arts and events practice.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently to deadlines.
- A creative and student-focused approach to teaching and learning design.
- Solid organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A commitment to inclusive practice, academic quality and continuous improvement.
- The capacity to connect scholarly ideas with practical examples from contemporary arts and cultural practice.

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