Associate Lecturer - Graphic Design

Sydney University of New South Wales

Posted 6 days ago

- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Academic Level A – $95,036 – $126,711 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
- Location: UNSW Paddington Campus

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
As an Associate Lecturer in Graphic Design (Level A), you will contribute to teaching and learning in graphic design and visual communication while developing your scholarly research and skilled practice.

The role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities Summary:

- Demonstrate a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
- Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and provide academic support under the guidance of more senior academics.
- Design and develop learning activities, teaching resources and assessment approaches across appropriate learning environments.
- Support student learning progression through individual consultation and course‑related advice to enhance learning and employability outcomes.
- Manage course administration, including academic quality assurance.
- Maintain professional development in pedagogy,



disciplinary knowledge and relevant professional accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to collaborative research and undertake discipline‑appropriate research activities to produce scholarly outputs recognised by peers.
- Undertake research projects under the guidance of a research leader and support the dissemination of research outcomes.
- Contribute positively to School meetings, seminars and relevant School or Faculty committees.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at

Skills and Experience Summary:

- A PhD in graphic design, visual communication or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience teaching graphic design or visual communication at tertiary level in undergraduate and postgraduate art and design programs.
- High‑level proficiency with design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC) at a minimum.
- Demonstrated knowledge of practice‑based approaches to graphic design, including typography, image making, branding, visual identity, packaging, publication design and environmental graphics.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Knowledge of educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence, including discipline‑based curriculum design and development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and developments in the design industry.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research

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