At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative teaching and research in Information Studies while mentoring future scholars.
- Company: Charles Sturt University, a community-focused institution with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, 17% superannuation, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to community growth and holistic development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education and research while shaping the future of information professions.
- Qualifications: Doctoral qualification in Information Studies and proven success in teaching and research.
The predicted salary is between 139182 - 184243 $ per year.
As a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Information Studies, you will play a pivotal role in advancing excellence in teaching, research, and professional engagement within the School of Information and Communication Studies. You will deliver high-quality online teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates, and contribute to curriculum innovation that responds to the evolving needs of the information professions. Through your research leadership and strong industry partnerships, you will help strengthen the University's national and international standing in Information Studies.
About you
- Doctoral qualification in Information Studies or a related discipline
- Proven success in university teaching, research, and student supervision
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
At Senior Lecturer level, you will have a recognised track record of academic achievement and the ability to contribute to leadership across teaching, research, and professional engagement. At Associate Professor level, you will be a nationally or internationally recognised leader with an outstanding research profile, success in attracting funding, and demonstrated experience leading people, partnerships, and research initiatives.
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
Disclosure Requirement
Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position descriptions below:
- Level C - Senior Lecturer in Information Studies
- Level D - Associate Professor in Information Studies
or by contacting:
Recruitment specific enquiries: Madison Petersen | Talent Acquisition Consultant
Job specific enquiries: Professor Tina Du | Head of School, School of Information and Communication Studies
Closing Date: 11pm, 5 November 2026
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Information Studies in Bathurst employer: Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University Sydney is an exceptional employer that prioritises a student-centred learning environment while fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture. Employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to diversity, ensuring a rich and supportive atmosphere for both staff and students. Located in the vibrant city of Sydney, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly evolving field of Information Technology.
