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[ecrea] Job Announcement: Digital Humanities

Mon Jun 18 04:07:10 GMT 2018





The Screens, Languages, English and Writing Cluster in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle invites applications for a Level B ongoing position as a Lecturer in Digital Humanities.

Specialisations should include at least two of the following:digital humanities; digital cultures; social media; screen studies; contemporary media industries; digital interactive media; web-based media.

Please note that the Australian designation of Level B Lecturer is equivalent in rank to Assistant Professor in the North American system (seehttps://www.eui.eu/ProgrammesAndFellowships/AcademicCareersObservatory/AcademicCareersbyCountry/Australia).

Please visithttps://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/job-vacanciesfor further details and a position description including selection criteria.

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LECTURER IN
DIGITAL HUMANITIES
JOB NO.
3581
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Position Title
Lecturer in Digital Humaniti
es
Academic Level
Level B
School / Unit
School of Humanities and Social Science
Faculty / Division
Faculty of Education and Arts
Reports to
Head of School, School of Humanities and Social
Science
Direct Reports
N/A
Contract Type
1.0 FTE
–
Full
-
time,
Ongoing
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Lecturer in Digital Humanities contributes to the delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan in the interdisciplinary field of the Digital Humanities within the wider Humanities and Social Sciences as a key member of the School providing excellence in
Research  and
Innovation, Teaching and Learning, and Service and Engagement. The Lecturer in Digital Humanities combines sound academic research expertise with teaching experience, is expected to be a Course Coordinator, and is gaining recognition for thei
r  contribution  to
research, teaching, and postgraduate supervision, and is contributing to community
engagement.
OVERVIEW OF SCHOOL AND POSITION CONTEXT
The Faculty of Education and Arts (FEDUA) has a proud tradition of excellent teaching, a strong research profile, a focus on Work Integrated Learning (WIL), students coming to university from low SES backgrounds, Indigenous students, adults returning to st
udy, and
excellent students entering university from high school seeking opportunities through higher
education. The
School of Humanities and Social Science
also boasts a healthy cohort of
HDR  students  (Higher  Degree  by  Research),  interdisciplinary  fields
of  knowledge  and
inquiry, and degree programs distinguished by their innovation in the sector as well as
translational research.
The School offers undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and Higher Degrees by
Research.  It  features  several  degree  programs  t
hat  connect  interdisciplinary  strengths  in
separate disciplines so that graduates are better prepared to sustainably influence cultural and social change. The School offers degree programs in Arts and Humanities, Social
Science, Speech Pathology, and Socia
l Work.
The School is a major driver of the Faculty and University’s social research and innovation agenda and will increasingly look to pursue industry engagement into new markets for research and development, social innovation, and potential commercial
isation
opportunities, particularly in the social and human services, arts, heritage and culture sector,
and through our professionally accredited degrees.
This unique combination of education, research and innovation across the spectrum of
Humanities  and
Social Science professions will drive informed change through quality education that contributes to the economic, social and cultural transformation of our region,
and provides career opportunities for graduates.
ORGANISATION CHART
ROLE
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
Areas of accountability listed in approximate order of importance and time
commitment
Incumbents are required to meet the core requirements for academic staff outlined in the
Performance Expectations Framework for A
cademic Staff.
Area of
accountability
Core Responsibilities and Typical Activities
Measures of
Performance
Research and
Innovation
Demonstrate effective research skills, the
establishment of a record of outputs/creative works
in high
-
quality refereed
journals/outlets, an active
role in grant applications and evidence of emerging
national profile in the digital humanities and related
fields of expertise including screen studies.
Participate as an active member of the School’s
research group(s).
Meet the core
re
quirements for
Level B
academic staff
listed under
Research and
Innovation in the
Performance
Expectations
Pro Vice
-
Chancellor
FEDUA
Head of School
School of Humanities and Social Science
Lecturer in Digital Humanities
Establis
h/maintain new digital humanities
partnerships/networks with industry, government
and NGOs to support research opportunities and
funding.
With the support of mentors/supervisors, co
-
supervise HDR students, and co
-
publish with HDR
students.
Framework for
Academic Staff.
Teaching and
Learning
Demonstrate educational leadership in Teaching
and Learning at the course level and contribute
to
the program level by:
-
Actively updating and delivering digital
humanities and screen studies
courses/content in various formats and
locations (including online delivery and
support) to enhance the student experience.
-
Assisting in reviewing and coordinat
ing
undergraduate and postgraduate course
work and coordinating interdisciplinary
development of course materials.
-
Promoting teaching innovation including the
integration of contemporary trends across
relevant digital platforms and media into
content and d
elivery.
-
Commitment to the application of continuous
improvement methodologies to inform a
positive student experience. This will include
the regular review of course analytics,
relevant quality assurance standards and
other appropriate feedback/benchmarki
ng
data; and
-
With the support of senior academics,
developing course material that integrates
business/social/cultural
enterprise/partnerships to deliver relevant
opportunities for students consistent with
contemporary labour force trends.
Meet the core
requirements for
Level B
academic staff
listed under
Teaching and
Learning in the
Performance
Expectations
Framework for
Academic Staff.
Service and
Engagement
Collaborate with colleagues to actively contribute to
the University and its academic communit
y by
assisting the School to deliver a range of
administrative functions including course
coordination, governance and committee roles, and
University activities/initiatives.
Actively contribute to the School through a range of
administrative functions inc
luding cluster committee
Meet the core
requirements for
Level B
academic staff
listed under
Service and
Engagement in
the Performance
Expectations
roles, course coordination and proactive involvement
in University activities/initiatives as appropriate.
Maintain membership of professional
associations/industry networks and build
partnerships with secondary schools and
business
/social/cultural enterprises where relevant.
Develop a public profile as a commentator on
discipline/industry related issues.
Framewor
k for
Academic Staff.
POSITION CHARACTERISTICS
Organisational
Knowledge
Be aware of the University’s strategic goals and the key priorities
relevant to this position.
Professional / Industry
Knowledge
Ensure currency of skills and up to date knowledge
of
developments in relevant sectors.
Demonstrated experience in the application of relevant
Humanities disciplines in business/social/creative contexts.
Establish networks and industry partnerships to facilitate
research and innovation opportunities and to
integrate students
into industry.
Level of supervision /
independence
Accountable for personal and team goals and performance
targets. Supervise/support students where appropriate.
Problem solving and
judgement
The position requires initiative and creat
ive approaches to the
development and delivery of courses that are interdisciplinary,
technologically current and industry relevant.
Sound judgement is required in establishing industry and
external networks and relationships.
Key relationships
(internal
and external)
and immediate team
Maintain positive and constructive relationships with students,
academic and professional staff, external stakeholders and a
developing national network.
Impact course delivery and research through the development of
networ
ks that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and
industry integrated content and practice.
Challenges
This role is required to advance the teaching and learning of an
emerging field of digital humanities and screen studies in the
context of a
changing environment for teaching and learning
online and face
-
to
-
face/blended.
The role is required to provide support and practical expertise in
assisting students in the application of digital humanities, arts
and social research fields in industry/soci
ety.  This will require
navigating the challenges of forging new networks and
partnerships to deliver employment and research outcomes in
industry and the community.
Responding to various external dynamics including a shifting
Higher Education policy envir
onment is also an area of
challenge.
Special
Characteristics
Travel for conferences and research collaboration may be
required as well as the ability to work across multiple campuses
and outside hours depending on research, teaching and
University activit
ies.
WWC Check
Required
No
Criminal Record
Check required
No
EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS
The role is expected to display personal qualities and behaviours consistent with the Individual
Contributors Level as outlined in the
Leadership Framework
.
The UON Leadership framework describes six leadership capabilities for both academic and
professional  staff.    At  UON
leaders:
shape  the  future,  engage  beyond  the  University,  work
collaboratively, strive for excellence, drive performance and show courage and respect At UON we recognise that while leaders exist at all levels, people face different challenges
and  demands
depending on their leadership level. For each Leadership Capability the behaviours reflect how each capability can be observed at different leadership levels in the
University.
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
This Position Description outlines the major accountabilities/responsibilities and the selection criteria against which candidate’s suitability for the position are assessed. As such, there are specific job requirements that are referred to as Inherent Req
uirements.   Inherent
Requirements refer the ability of the candidate/incumbent to:

Perform the essential duties and functional requirements of the job

Meet the productivity and quality requirements of the position

Work effectively in the team or other type of work organisation concerned; and
Do the job without undue risk to own or others health, safety and welfare at work. An applicant who has any injuries, illness, disorder, impairment, condition or incapacity th
at
may affect the ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position are encouraged to discuss this with the University to assist in the process of identifying reasonable adjustments
that may be required to enable the candidate/incumbent to perfo
rm the duties of the position.

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