Lecturer in First Nations Contemporary Art and Design

About the role

The School of Business and Creative Industries at UniSC seeks a Lecturer in First Nations Contemporary Art and Design to shape culturally responsive design education and research. This full‑time, ongoing appointment will embed First Nations knowledges, perspectives and protocols across the Bachelor of Design and lead immersive learning on Country.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum that integrates First Nations cultural protocols and contemporary design practice.
• Lead the Design on Country immersive learning experience, facilitating fieldwork and cultural engagement on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Butchulla Country.
• Build reciprocal relationships with Traditional Custodians, artists, designers and community organisations.
• Produce creative practice research outputs and contribute to interdisciplinary research.

Required profile

• Active practising First Nations contemporary artist and/or designer with cultural connections to Kabi Kabi, Jinibara or Butchulla Country.
• Doctoral qualification in First Nations contemporary art, design or equivalent professional standing.
• Demonstrated record of culturally safe and inclusive teaching or learning design in higher education or community contexts.
• Ability to establish respectful relationships with Indigenous knowledge holders and contribute to a collegial academic environment.