[ecrea] Job Announcement: Digital Humanities

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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