Senior Lecturer in Creative Arts (Interdisciplinary)

About the role

The School of Creative Arts at QUT is seeking a Senior Lecturer to lead interdisciplinary teaching and research. The successful candidate will combine recognised expertise in a major creative discipline with the ability to work across artistic boundaries.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses that integrate multiple creative fields.
• Develop and lead research projects that address cultural, social and technological challenges through creative inquiry.
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, community organisations and other academic units.
• Mentor students and junior staff, contributing to a vibrant learning environment.
• Secure competitive research funding and publish high‑quality scholarly outputs.

Required profile

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant creative discipline.
• Proven record of interdisciplinary teaching and research.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining research grants and producing peer‑reviewed work.
• Commitment to supporting Indigenous Australian success and inclusive education.

Required skills

• Expertise in at least one major discipline (e.g., Film and Screen, Animation, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Music, Acting, Drama).
• Ability to collaborate across creative boundaries and develop transdisciplinary curricula.

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement with access to QUT’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• Competitive salary package ($142,451‑$164,275 pa) plus superannuation and leave loading.
• Opportunities for industry engagement and international research collaboration.
• Supportive academic community focused on innovation and social impact.