Senior Lecturer – Design (Apple Foundation Program Coordinator)

• $138,726 to $159,403 p.a (ALEVC)
• Ongoing, Full time, Mount Lawley Campus
• Open to candidates with relevant work rights

TEACHING AND RESEARCH ROLE
MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS (CITY CAMPUS FROM 2026)
$138,726 to $159,403 p.a (ALEVC) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
ONGOING, FULL TIME

OVERVIEW

Are you an enterprising academic with the ability to think outside the box and proven experience in delivering innovative educational programs? We are looking to appoint you as part of ECU’s partnership with Apple to lead the establishment of the first Apple Foundation Program in Perth, based in 2026 at ECU’s new City Campus.

THE ROLE

Edith Cowan University has commenced an innovative academic partnership with Apple and the position will play a key role in this partnership. You will be the inaugural Apple Foundation Program Coordinator, charged with establishing the program for successful delivery in 2026 and beyond.

Primarily, you will be responsible for:

• pedagogical leadership of the Program including direct supervision of the teaching team and participating in delivering the Program from time to time;
• all matters related to the quality of teaching and learning, evaluation, professional development, and learning outcomes; and
• direct responsibility for driving the local community for student recruitment and graduate success, as well as with key stakeholders at ECU and Apple.

Please see below for a detailed role statement.

In this role, you will join a university-wide team who are building ECU’s ambition for our creative future and interconnect your development of the Apple Foundation Program with their work.

You will also be a member of the Design academic group and have the chance to undertake relevant research and/or teaching in design (including design thinking and service design) when not focused on the primary work of leading the Apple Foundation Program. The general responsibilities of this position include developing and teaching course content (including supervising other academics), collaborating with others on research projects as well as conducting your own research, and showing leadership in innovation to achieve the school and university’s strategic goals, particularly in developing our partnership with Apple.

If you are ready to take your academic career in a new direction and focus on innovative, enterprising applications of your skills and knowledge in partnership with Apple, this role is for you.

SELECTION CRITERIA

You will have a PhD or equivalent experience and qualifications, relevant to design and the delivery of innovative programs. You will need to demonstrate, based on past achievement and potential for future development, that you can:

1. lead the successful implementation of agreed programs of study that are part of strategic university-industry partnerships;
2. teach effectively with an emphasis on challenge-based pedagogies that foster student engagement, understanding, and achievement  (including leading and developing other academics to teach effectively);
3. conduct high-quality research with successful publication outcomes and social impact, including through the supervision of student projects;
4. develop and establish innovative programs to recruit students, engage the public and meet the needs of our community;
5. work successfully with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outstanding results for mutual benefit; and
6. work collegially within our scholarly community guided by the overall goals of the University.

You will be expected to demonstrate personal attributes congruent with the University’s values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence, and courage.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND THE UNIVERSITY

ECU is a young and progressive university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, a growing reputation for great research with impact in society, and a strong focus on industry partnerships. ECU’s new City Campus is the latest expression of the university’s commitment to innovation, and social development: at this campus, creativity, technology, and business will come together.

The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) is one of the largest at ECU with many diverse disciplines arranged into three main clusters: Creative Humanities; Psychology, Counselling and Criminology; and Social Sciences, Social Work and Youth Work. The school operates across four campuses (including ECU Sri Lanka), with more than 130 academic and professional staff, and has a strong online education presence. The diversity of the school is a strength, enabling interdisciplinary innovation, a sustainable financial platform, and many opportunities for collaborations with industry and community. In 2026, the school will operate its Creative Humanities program from our outstanding new ECU City Campus. A link to the School Plan is available below. It shares responsibility for establishing the Apple Foundation Program with the School of Science and collaborates more generally with other schools and centres at ECU to deliver outstanding creative engagement.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

Edith Cowan University is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting and celebrating the differences in our society. Strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds and are committed to sustaining a workplace where we value our people, celebrate everyone’s contributions to success, and work together on overcoming our challenges. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION

This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $138,726 to $159,403 pa (Senior Lecturer) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your application is in three parts:

1. A statement (maximum 2 pages) that outlines how you meet the key requirements necessary to succeed as Apple Foundation Program Coordinator, with a focus on your excellence as a leader in innovation and your expertise in delivering programs of education in partnership with external stakeholders.
2. A statement (maximum 2 pages) that demonstrates your suitability for the broader role of senior lecturer in design, summarising the key skills and knowledge you will bring for successful teaching and research.
3. A detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of your prior roles and achievements. Please include details for three referees including your current supervisor / manager (we will not contact referees without your approval).

Applications close: Sunday, 27 April 2025 at 11.30pm AWST

MORE INFORMATION

You are encouraged to contact the Executive Dean Professor Matthew Allen, mm.allen@ecu.edu.au or Associate Dean Creative Humanities Professor Katya Johanson, k.johanson@ecu.edu.au to discuss the role and your application and learn more about the exciting opportunities ahead in the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University.

Please read the Apple Foundation Program Coordinator role statement 

Please also read the SAH School Plan (2024-2029) for additional information.

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