Sessional Academic Teachers

LCI Melbourne’s mission is to offer a high-quality alternative to existing tertiary education in the Arts in universities.

LCI Melbourne (LCIM) is a bespoke, progressive art and design institute. LCI was established in 1959 in Montreal, Canada as LaSalle College International and has become a global network of design institutes with 23 campuses across the globe. LCIM offers a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Design Arts (BDA), and a suite of Higher Education Diplomas providing students with design thinking skills that can be applied across all creative industries. LCI offers an exceptional and unique design education by allowing students to explore the creative disciplines and discover their strengths. They can focus their creative loves across areas including fashion, costume, interior design, film, photography, graphic design & digital design and visual arts or cross pollinate a combination of all of these. We support students to discover, develop and springboard into careers that work for them. Learning from industry mentors, professional placements and cross-discipline collaboration, graduates emerge with the talent and connections to launch successful careers."

We are seeking expressions of interest for sessional academic staff across the following fields of education:
Management and Commerce (in a creative industries context)

• Entrepreneurship
• Business, management, and commerce
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Creative Arts

• Fashion: specialising in garment construction & pattern making
• Interactive Design: UX, UI, AR, VR, Moving Image & Photography
• Interior Design: technical drawing & model making
• Contextual studies: history, social trends, and theory of art and design
• Visual Arts: drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, digital art

About You
Successful applicants will possess proven educational, research and professional experience, demonstrate an understanding of contemporary global trends in your discipline field of expertise, and have an ability to embed innovate approaches to teaching, learning and professional practice.

To be successful, you will have:

• For teaching in a Bachelor degree course, you will have a Master degree, or equivalent professional experience;
• Understanding of relevant field of study knowledge and skills demonstrated by academic achievement and/or professional experience;
• Previous relevant tutoring experience is highly desirable and commitment to providing timely and constructive feedback on academic progression and assessments, meeting the holistic needs of a diverse range of students;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;

As a sessional academic, you will make an important contribution to the discipline(s) and unit(s) for which you are engaged. You may be asked to prepare and conduct lecturers, tutorials, consult with students, undertake marking of assessment, and attend meetings as required by the Dean, Academic Operations Manager, Faculty Head or Unit Coordinator. This is a casual employment position that requires duties to be performed on campus.

Why choose LCI Melbourne?
Empowering Education: At LCI Melbourne, we equip students with skills for planning, directing, and coordinating resources in the fields of management, commerce, and creative arts. Join us in transforming lives through a dynamic curriculum covering essentials across these diverse domains.
Collaborative Environment: Experience LCI Melbourne's vibrant atmosphere. Work with a diverse team fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment, inspiring the next generation of decision-makers in management, commerce, and the creative arts.
Industry Integration: LCI Melbourne connects with industry leaders in both business and creative fields. Collaborate with professionals, providing students practical insights and real-world experiences to understand merchandising, provision of goods and services, and personal development in the context of both disciplines.
Career Growth: LCI Melbourne values staff professional development in education for management, commerce, and creative arts. Receive ongoing support and growth opportunities, shaping the future of education and empowering students to succeed in diverse career paths.
Work-Life Balance: Understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance in the fields of education. Join LCI Melbourne's supportive environment, encouraging personal well-being and flexible work arrangements for a fulfilling career and rewarding personal life in both business and creative arts.
Do not miss this chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of passionate students and contribute to the growth of the creative industries.

Applications Should Include
To express interest for this opportunity, please address the following points succinctly and upload your responses via one page cover letter (PDF document) detailing:

• Your highest qualification and relevant discipline
• Your professional experience
• Your relevant teaching experience – subjects taught, qualification level, institutional location/s
• List your general availability (trimesters, days of the week, times of day)

Plus:

• curriculum vitae
• contact details of three (3) referees

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:

• Valid Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, e.g. citizenship, passport, or birth certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications and transcripts