[Commlist] Job opportunity: Associate Professor, Digital Communication position at RMIT University

The School of Media and Communication at RMIT University is advertising 
for an Associate Professor, Digital Communication. See the following job ad:

https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RMIT_Careers/job/Melbourne/Associate-Professor--Digital-Communication_JR24100 



Associate Professor, Digital Communication

    Melbourne

time type
    Full time

job requisition id
    JR24100

Overview:

    Launch our new Bachelor of Professional Communication as the 
inaugural Program Manager

    Academic level D plus 17% superannuation

    Full-time Continuing position, based at the Melbourne CBD campus



About the School

The School of Media and Communication is home to a vibrant community of 
renowned practitioners, theorists and thinkers. The School produces top 
graduates who can respond creatively to the challenges of a rapidly 
changing international, media and communication driven environment. The 
School has strong links with industry, has numerous illustrious alumni 
and seeks to be at the cutting edge of ongoing change brought about by 
technology and convergence. The School is a leading centre of ideas and 
innovation in the communication industries. The School delivers the full 
spectrum of higher education programs and has a significant presence in 
international markets onshore and offshore.

For more information please 
visit, www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-and-communication 


The Role and Your Responsibilities

The Associate Professor of Digital Communication will provide leadership 
and foster excellence in teaching, research and engagement in the School 
of Media and Communication.



In the first three years of this position, the Associate Professor of 
Digital Communication will be the Program Manager responsible for 
launching a new Bachelor of Professional Communication. In this role the 
Associate Professor will coordinate the vision, development and delivery 
of the new degree and ensure it prepares students to be technologically 
fluent communication professionals who are highly adaptable to evolving 
roles in a global communication context. The role will involve working 
with a large and vibrant team of academics in Melbourne. The role will 
also contribute to global development of the program.



About you

To be successful in the role you will possess strong skills and 
experience in leading and managing academic teams in a collegiate and 
creative environment. You will guide and support delivery of new majors 
and minors in Advertising, Digital Communication, Public Relations and 
Gender Studies. You will also contribute to future curriculum 
development across the discipline.

The new program has a strong focus on digital communication and you will 
demonstrate the knowledge and skills to bring the latest innovations in 
the field into the teaching program.

The School will value your ability to think strategically based on 
organisational priorities and objectives whilst displaying a high level 
of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills.  These skills 
will be required for your interactions with academic and professional 
teams and your involvement with cross disciplinary and cross-sectoral 
teams. Your leadership and expertise in learning and teaching along with 
your substantial academic, research and relevant professional 
achievement will contribute to the overall standing of the discipline 
both nationally and internationally.

We are looking for a person to join our team who is creative, critical 
and ambitious in their approach to media and communication education and 
research and the evolution of the communication discipline.



Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in relevant field



Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a 
Working with Children and National Police Check.





To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection 
Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of 
this page.



For further information about this position, please see the Position 
Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Lisa Waller on 
(lisa.waller /at/ rmit.edu.au)
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