Senior Lecturer, Human Computer Interaction

## Overview:* **Lead teaching and research in responsible, human-centred computing while contributing across various programs and build strong research and industry partnerships*** **1 x Full time, ongoing opportunity to join the Interaction, Technology and Information Department*** **Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 - $** **162,872) + 17% super, based at the City Campus, but may be required to travel to other University campuses****About the Role**Join us as a **Senior Lecturer in Human–Computer Interaction** and help shape the future of responsible, human-centred computing at our growing School. We welcome academics with background in HCI and backgrounds in qualitative, quantitative, technical, or design-focused, who are passionate about creating technology that supports safety, ethics, accessibility, and social or environmental justice.In this role, you will:* Lead innovative teaching across our IT, Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity programs (including minors in AI, HCI, Apple development, and digital innovation).* Drive high-impact research in responsible computing and contribute to the University’s strategic research priorities.* Build productive research collaborations across RMIT and with national and global partners.* Engage in consulting and professional activities that enhance the School’s profile and influence.* Play a key leadership role in embedding HCI expertise within the School, with potential opportunities for program management.This is an exciting opportunity for an academic ready to contribute expertise, leadership, and creativity to an expanding HCI community.**To be successful for this position, you will have:*** Demonstrated nationally recognised research track record in a human computer interaction topic related to responsible computing, broadly defined. Specialist areas may include but are not limited to accessibility and design with people with disabilities, human centric and ethical AI, human aspects of digital safety, and human centric computing for social or environmental justice. Track record should include research outputs in high quality HCI venues. We welcome expertise in any HCI tradition, including qualitative, quantitative, technical HCI and design research.* Some experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort and manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements.* Experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.* Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching and research.* Demonstrated ability to coordinate, prepare, and deliver large courses at undergraduate and post-graduate levels relevant to current RMIT School of Computing Technologies programs, including high quality curriculum materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement.* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a university.* Demonstrated high level of collegiality, including supporting development of junior team members, ability to problem solve as part of a team and ability to work well with diverse personalities and perspectives.* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including ability to present research findings to a variety of academic and non-academic audiences in both written and verbal form, and to communicate persuasively with a variety of stakeholders.**Qualifications**Mandatory: PhD in relevant field.Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.**ToApply**Please submit your **CV** and **cover letter** and **separately** **address** ******the Key Selection Criteria****** for this position by clicking on the ‘**Apply**’ link at the top of this page. For further information, please contact Associate Professor Dana McKay, Associate Dean, Interaction, Technology & Information at ## Applications Close:18 Jan pm*RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to**being**a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla**n**der community.* *At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT* ***(including alternate formats of application forms)****. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, v**ia * *or visit our Careers page for more contact information -**We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.*# **Culture**Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.***Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.***What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.#J-18808-Ljbffr