The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, School of Arts & Sciences
Sydney (Broadway) Campus
Part-time opportunity, (0.4 FTE) Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Rewarding opportunity
• $117,622 pa (level B) + 14.5% superannuation (Pro-rata)
• $142,864 pa (level C) + 14.5% superannuation (Pro-rata)

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the school

The National School of Arts and Sciences is one of two national schools in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business. The National School is based on two distinct campuses in Fremantle and Sydney. The School of Arts and Sciences delivers a practical, ethical and industry-focused education in diverse areas of study such as the liberal arts, communications and media, counselling and science, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs on offer.
 
About the role

The Advertising major is a key component of the Bachelor of Communications and Media (Sydney), as well as the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce degrees and is often paired with disciplines such as Marketing and Public Relations. In Communications, Advertising sits alongside the creative and applied disciplines of film and screen production, as well as communication through journalism, English literature, and theatre studies.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an evolving Communications and Media program, focusing on strategic communications, social media, and creative content across diverse platforms. We are seeking an academic with industry or production experience and strong theoretical knowledge in advertising and strategic communication to inspire and prepare students for dynamic careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Advertising courses with a focus on contemporary developments in advertising and strategic communications, incorporating social media and diverse platforms to create engaging learning experiences.
• Design and develop innovative curriculum informed by current industry trends and scholarly research, ensuring technology-enhanced and relevant content.
• Actively contribute to the design and development of curriculum with reference to contemporary advancements in Advertising and strategic communications.
• Coordinate and manage course delivery, including oversight of sessional academic staff where required, while providing academic mentoring and support to students.

Qualifications and experience

Lecturer (Level B)

• Possession of, or progress toward, a doctoral qualification or relevant postgraduate qualifications in Advertising, Strategic Communications, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Professional experience, creative achievement, or technical expertise relevant to the discipline, with a commitment to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• Possession of a doctoral qualification in Advertising, Strategic Communications, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Strong record of scholarly and professional achievement.
• Significant experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, or professional contributions relevant to the discipline, with a commitment to curriculum development.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated experience teaching advertising/strategic communications in a Higher Education context.
• Evidence of research and/or professional practice in Advertising, Strategic Communications, or a relevant discipline.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver courses in areas such as Advertising Design, Creative Advertising, Communication Strategies, and Integrated Marketing Communications at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating innovative technologies and approaches to teaching and learning.

Benefits

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 5 January 2026

Please note: The University will be closed from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 5 January 2026. All applications will be reviewed after we return.

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Haritha Garlapati, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.