HOW TO APPLY
Your application must include:
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a covering letter outlining your interest in the position
a statement of your suitability against each of the Key Selection Criteria
your current curriculum vitae containing names, postal addresses, telephone numbers and
where available, e-mail addresses and facsimile numbers of three referees who will provide
references when required, and
a completed Job Application Sheet.
Your application should also include the following details:
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Educational, professional and other relevant qualifications
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Relevant work experience
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If successful, period of notice required to join
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Details of service with other educational institutions, public authorities and military service
where applicable
RMIT’s Vocational Education and Training Sector (TAFE Sector) cannot employ persons who
have within the last three years received a Voluntary Departure Package from any Victorian Public
Sector Department or Government Agency.
The University also has restrictions relating to the re-employment of ex-staff members who had left
RMIT with Voluntary Departure Packages, redundancy or negotiated separation packages. The
nature of the restrictions depends on individual cases.
Do not send valuable original documents or exhibits with your application, as articles may be lost in
transit.
Written applications quoting the relevant reference number should be addressed to:
People Services
Joyce Farrugia
RMIT University
City Campus
P.O. Box 188
Carlton South VIC 3053
OR emailed to joyce.farrugia@rmit.edu.au
Please endorse the envelope "APPLICATION - CONFIDENTIAL"
JOB APPLICATION SHEET
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL DETAILS LISTED BELOW AND EMAIL THIS SHEET
WITH APPLICATION TO joyce.farrugia@rmit.edu.au or post to the address below.
Reference No
50001976
Position Title
Lecturer in Textile Design
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People Services
Joyce Farrugia
RMIT University
City Campus
PO Box 188
Carlton South Vic 3053
or email to joyce.farrugia@rmit.edu.au
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
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POSITION SUMMARY
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Lecturer in Textile Design
50001976
Full-time
Continuing
Academic Level A
$37,048 - $50,251 pa
Art, Design and Communication
Textile Discipline
Currently based at the City campus but may be required to
work at the Brunswick campus of the University.
THE UNIVERSITY
RMIT University is a multi-level dual sector education, training and research service
organisation, offering programs ranging from certificate level vocational programs
through tailored programs for industry and community clients, to post-graduate
research programs. The University has several companies, which are responsible for
commercial activities relating to the University’s core functions.
The University’s goal is to create and sustain a distinctive world-class university at the
forefront of technical and professional education and real-world research, through
continuous improvement and with all staff committed to quality management
processes. As a world-class university, RMIT will be recognised as a leader in its
teaching and learning processes, research activities and community services.
Also see: www.rmit.edu.au
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THE FACULTY
The Faculty consists of the Office of the Dean, the Schools of Fashion & Textiles, Art
& Culture, Creative Media and Applied Communications.
The Faculty's vision is to have the best creative people learning together, rewarded and
recognised for their achievements. The Faculty is developing new knowledge, being
innovative and risk taking, and working with a global perspective. The staff and
students are energised and able to share their experiences, and aim to be dynamic team
workers who problem solve, forward plan and constantly improve the Faculty and the
University.
The Faculty of Art, Design and Communication has a strong commitment to quality
assurance and the Academic Directors of the Faculty ensure that the 'best practice'
standards are maintained in the discipline groups. There is integration of cognate
disciplines across the Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training
sectors. The Faculty has a growing cohort of research masters and doctoral candidates,
across all disciplines.
Internationalisation – The Faculty prides itself on meeting the needs of a diverse group
of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, from many countries. The
Faculty has strong international program links with institutions around the world.
Student exchange programs link the Faculty to European, North American, Asian, and
British colleges of art, design and communication.
The Faculty has gallery spaces, including the Faculty Gallery, The Fashion Space,
Project Space and Viscom 9. Throughout the year these galleries hold exhibitions of
student work from all disciplines, as well as works of established artists. The Faculty
also exhibits in a wide range of corporate and public spaces, as part of the Faculty's
commitment to the wider community.
See www.rmit.edu.au/departments/fa/
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THE SCHOOL
RMIT Fashion and Textiles is a major provider of education and training for the
textiles and fashion industries.
RMIT Fashion and Textiles incorporates all stages of supply chain management from
fibre production, textile technology, textile and fashion design, garment production,
merchandising and marketing through to retailing.
RMIT Fashion and Textiles offers undergraduate programs, masters, PhD degrees,
short courses and enterprise training, making it one of the leading fashion and textile
design educators throughout Australia.
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JOB SUMMARY
The appointee will be required to contribute to the academic and administrative
functions of the Bachelor of Arts in Textile Design with input into subjects dealing
with textile design, design development, drawing and presentation projects. An
ability to teach the use of textile specific CAD programs such as photo-shop and
Illustrator will be required.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The appointee will be responsible to the Head of School through the Program Coordinator.
The appointee will be responsible for the organisation of part-time and visiting
lecturers within the subjects specified.
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KEY OBJECTIVE
7.1
To contribute as a member of the Course Team and the Discipline to the
development, organisation and evaluation of the undergraduate and post
graduate programs in Textile Design, with specific contribution to the
development of design based subjects.
7.2
To provide an effective and stimulating teaching and learning program as part
of continuous development of a quality educational environment.
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SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
Position Accountabilities
8.1
The delivery of lectures, seminars and tutorials relative to subjects specified in
6.1. Preparation of lectures and teaching material for subjects specified;
8.2
The conduct of appropriate research and program development including the
future implementation of IT components within the subject area;
8.3
Contributing to the research profile of the discipline and continuous;
8.4
Upgrading of personal knowledge and skills;
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Consultation with students to monitor progress;
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Assessment and evaluation of subjects taught and provision of appropriate
feed back to students;
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Development of material to improve quality and relevance of subjects in
consultation with course team and discipline leader;
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Contributing to the administrative functions of the discipline as required with
specific duties as designated;
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Attendance at discipline and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of
committees as required;
Corporate Accountabilities
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To contribute to the strategic direction setting and policy making processes of
the University and the Division by participating in key groups and undertaking
specific project/tasks;
Personal Development
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To assume joint responsibility for career development by actively participating
in various activities (mentoring, job rotation, etc) and producing a jointly
agreed development plan identifying key areas which will assist in your
personal and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory:
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An appropriate degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
10.1
Appropriate career experience, specific skills and knowledge.
10.2
A high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
10.3
Ability to work as part of a team and liaise with other members of the
academic and administrative staff of the discipline, faculty and university.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Membership of committees to represent the course area, department or faculty as
required by the Director of Textiles or elected, such as:
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Course Team.
Staff Student Representative Committee.
Discipline Committee
Other Faculty or RMIT Committees.
Membership of relevant professional bodies.