Utilise your doctorate and academic expertise in Design.Develop and deliver inspiring and innovative learning experiences.AUT is now ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.Who we are | Ko wai matouAUT is vibrant, achievement-oriented and a rewarding place to work. We are ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world (Times Higher Education), the top 100 young universities, and one of the world's top 30 millennial universities. We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to Government, business and industry.Te Kura Toi a Hoahoa, School of Art and Design at AUT is one of the largest providers of art and design education in Aotearoa and ranked in the worlds' top 250 (QS World University Subject Rankings 2024) and has a strong reputation in industry for producing excellent graduates. We offer programmes of study across a Design degree, a Visual Arts degree, both also at Masters and Doctoral postgraduate study level. We create exceptional student-centred learning experiences in studio environments underpinned by knowledge of matauranga Maori, and new and emergent technologies.In this role, you will facilitate optimum learning environments for students, engage in high-quality teaching and supervision, and contribute to the evolving School research culture. You'll teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and have the exciting opportunity to assume responsibility for the leadership, co-ordination and delivery of our Design courses. We embrace practice-led, as well as research-informed, approaches to teaching - delivering innovative design studio and theory learning where the student experience is optimised.Our practice-led paradigm for curriculum engages students in the exploration of visual communication strategies and techniques across a variety of media and is designed to prepare students to enter the field as competitive creative professionals and researchers nationally and internationally.Research is well supported within the School and it is expected that over time you will seek external research funding, engage with government, business, the professions and/or the community, and contribute to School/Faculty activities. Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities also exist across the School. We offer an excellent research environment, support and the Faculty also offers a variety of contestable research funds.We are looking for a Digital Designer whose research and practice is aligned with Communication and Experience Design. As a hybrid practitioner, educator and researcher you need to have hands-on tools knowledge in digital design media and processes for moving image, motion graphics and interactive elements. Experience with designing graphic systems for digital design outcomes, including branding, storytelling, and wayfinding is required to teach studio and technical courses.Previous lecturing experience delivering innovative digital design studio briefs, design research methodologies and theory learning and teaching is also critical.Your research interests will be aligned to a practice oriented portfolio in the contemporary aspects of digital design for communication and experience design and you will publish actively in these specialised fields.A collaborative, open and engaging attitude that is flexible to School requirements is essential. It is a focussed, open and highly collaborative group that supports the growth of its people and there is genuinely positive energy within the School.How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tonoPlease provide your full CV (including a full list of publications and contact details for three referees), a practice based portfolio and a cover letter addressing the following:Key requirements for the roleQualification:Preferred - Doctorate in Communication Design and Digital Design.Research and Scholarship:Research interests that align with contemporary aspects of Communication Design and Digital Design.Proven research track record with quality academic publications and creative practice.Ideally, previous success in external funding bids.Teaching and Learning:Previous lecturing experience with evidence of curricula development and academic quality assurance.Teaching experience must include delivering innovative design studio and theory (and ideally experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students).Practice oriented skills:High level of technical skills and experience with adobe software for digital design, typography and motion graphics, graphic design for print, and UX/UI practices.High level of organisational and time management skills.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Start Date:As soon as possible, ideally February 2025.Salary:Commensurate with relevant experience and skills and aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (Lecturer $89,007 - $105,929, Senior Lecturer $109,051 - $128,559).Reference:90284Closing Date:19 January 2025 at 10pm.Please note the AUT will be closed from 18 December until 8 January.
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