Industry Faculty (Part-Time) – CAESS (Arts and Media)

The Industry Faculty role brings current or recently retired professionals into the university classroom to share practical expertise and help students connect academic ideas with workplace realities. Faculty members teach a limited course load, mentor learners, and support applied projects and collaboration between industry and academia.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach up to two undergraduate or postgraduate courses per semester in the discipline aligned with professional expertise.
• Deliver practical, industry-informed instruction using current examples, tools, cases, and methods from professional practice.
• Help students strengthen career readiness, professional judgement, and understanding of workplace expectations.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty on applied research, curriculum improvement, innovation, and industry engagement where appropriate.
• Participate in relevant college activities or committees and maintain alignment with course outcomes and university requirements.
• Use approved learning approaches, including remote delivery for selected courses when applicable.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus current industry experience is required for undergraduate teaching.
• A doctorate is preferred for postgraduate teaching; a master’s degree with extensive senior-level industry experience may also be considered.
• Candidates should be in a senior or technical industry role, or have retired from such a role within the previous three years; professional membership is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Industry teaching, mentoring, applied learning, curriculum support, professional communication, industry engagement, student development. The successful candidate should be dependable, organised, responsive to feedback, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders. Careful record keeping, professional conduct, and a consistent focus on quality are important throughout the work.

The position calls for someone who can manage priorities without losing attention to detail. A practical approach to problem-solving, reliable follow-through, and a willingness to work collaboratively will help the team maintain a consistent standard of delivery. The successful candidate should be comfortable adapting to changing priorities while remaining focused on agreed objectives.