Associate Lecturer - Graphic Design at UNSW · Sydney

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Academic Level A – $95,036 – $126,711 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Paddington Campus

About UNSW: UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters: As an Associate Lecturer in Graphic Design (Level A), you will contribute to teaching and learning in graphic design and visual communication while developing your scholarly research and professional practice.

You will deliver engaging learning experiences, design and develop teaching resources, assess student learning and support students across their academic journey. Working with more senior academics, you will contribute to high-quality teaching and curriculum delivery while undertaking independent and collaborative research activities that advance knowledge within the discipline.

The role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Demonstrate a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and provide academic support under the guidance of more senior academics.
• Design and develop learning activities, teaching resources and assessment approaches across appropriate learning environments.
• Support student learning progression through individual consultation and course-related advice to enhance learning and employability outcomes.
• Manage course administration, including academic quality assurance.
• Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and relevant professional accreditation requirements.
• Contribute to collaborative research and undertake discipline-appropriate research activities to produce scholarly outputs recognised by peers.
• Undertake research projects under the guidance of a research leader and support the dissemination of research outcomes.
• Contribute positively to School meetings, seminars and relevant School or Faculty committees.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• A PhD in graphic design, visual communication or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience teaching graphic design or visual communication at tertiary level in undergraduate and postgraduate art and design programs.
• High-level proficiency with design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC) at a minimum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practice-based approaches to graphic design, including typography, image making, branding, visual identity, packaging, publication design and environmental graphics.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Knowledge of educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence, including discipline-based curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and developments in the design industry.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Capacity to teach into related design courses (desirable).

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply: Please submit the following documents via the application portal:

1. A CV.
2. A cover letter.
3. A separate document addressing your suitability for the role against the selection criteria listed under ‘Skills & Experience’ of the PD.

Applications close: 11:30pm on 18 November 2026

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

*Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have current Australian work rights or hold a visa that allows ongoing work in Australia.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the role, please contact Stephen Goddard, Deputy Head of School: stephen.goddard@unsw.edu.au

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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