[Commlist] Job: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Journalism

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Journalism at the School of 
Communication and Arts, University of Queensland

We welcome all applications and, if relocating from interstate or 
overseas, may also support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work 
rights and a relocation support package.

You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here 
<https://careers.uq.edu.au/living-in-brisbane>. Applications close 
Tuesday 30 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-54656).

For more info and about how to apply, see 
https://uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uqcareers/job/Lecturer-Senior-Lecturer-in-Digital-Journalism_R-54656. 


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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Journalism

locations
    St Lucia Campus

time type
    Full time

posted on
    Posted 17 Days Ago

job requisition id
    R-54656

    School of Communication and Arts
    Full-time, permanent position at Level B or Level C
    Base salary will be in the range $114,824 - $ 136,048 + 17% 
Superannuation (Academic Level B) or $140,293 - $161,518 + 17% 
Superannuation (Academic Level C)
    Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The School of Communication and Arts seeks to appoint an exceptional 
individual as Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Digital 
Journalism. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of 
the following areas: mis- and disinformation; artificial intelligence in 
journalism; future focused audio and video production; industry-standard 
journalism practice and technologies. Professional journalistic 
experience is also desirable.

The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and 
postgraduate programs, supervise Higher Degree Research Students, 
conduct high-quality scholarship, foster engagement with external 
stakeholders and partners, and contribute to the collegial environment 
of the School and University.

Key responsibilities will include:

    Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, 
coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counseling, and 
adhere to university teaching rules.
    Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research 
projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable 
journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate 
in project discussions.
    Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, ensure 
that supervisees are provided with appropriate training in relation to 
research integrity and ethics policies, support the skills and career 
development of supervisees, undertake relevant supervisory training and 
development opportunities.
    Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate 
leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and 
committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to 
colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found 
by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work 
alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the 
world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations 
are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience 
with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made 
a commitment to making education opportunities available for all 
Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional 
practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with 
access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, 
greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support 
and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being 
part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service 
with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental 
leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements 
including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, 
and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions 
process.

About You

Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field of Digital 
Journalism. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

    Expertise in one or more of the following areas: mis- and 
disinformation; artificial intelligence in journalism; future focused 
audio and video production; industry-standard journalism practice and 
technologies.
    A growing profile (Level B) or established profile (Level C) in 
teaching with evidence of high-quality University teaching at different 
levels (undergraduate, honours, postgraduate) across a variety of settings
    Ability to lead/coordinate (Level B) or extensive experience 
leading/coordinating (Level C) courses and contribute to the development 
and innovation of curricula and course material
    Ability (Level B) or demonstrated experience (Level C) supervising 
honours and Higher Degree Research students to completion.
    A developing (Level B) or sustained (Level C) track record of 
publication and the ability to conceive and execute a mid to long term 
research agenda. For Level C, there should be demonstration of such 
successful pursuit of a research agenda.
    Evidence of seeking (Level B), obtaining and managing (Level C) 
external research funding as appropriate within the field
    Experience in internal service roles and a growing profile (Level 
B) or established profile (Level C) of professional expertise that 
complements the School.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of 
pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal 
check, education check etc.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with 
obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support 
package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State 
here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate 
Professor Ted Nannicelli at (t.nannicelli /at/ uq.edu.au).

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition 
team at (talent /at/ uq.edu.au), stating the job reference number (below) in 
the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an 
inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please 
ensure you upload:

    Resume
    Cover letter

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're 
dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment 
that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, 
retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative 
method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal 
circumstances, please contact (talent /at/ uq.edu.au).

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, 
which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and 
challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career 
trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to 
apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers 
both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing 
suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-54656).
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