Lecturer in Business (Work Integrated Learning)

UniSC•UniSC Sunshine Coast, UniSC Moreton Bay, BC

3d•A$118,481 - A$140,567•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI) is seeking passionate educators and industry experts to join their team. Their mission is to empower students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on practical experience, the role will prepare future leaders and practitioners for exciting careers. In this education-focused role, the successful candidate will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) across undergraduate and postgraduate Business and Commerce programs. They will develop and deliver various WIL models, including industry placements, project-based and capstone courses, simulated and online experiences, and student mobility initiatives. The focus will be on creating authentic, high-impact learning experiences that are academically rigorous, scalable, and aligned with contemporary professional practice. Working collaboratively with academic colleagues, industry partners, and UniSC’s centralized WIL team, the role will build and sustain strong partnerships to expand student opportunities across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, and broader regions. The position will contribute to the development of inclusive and innovative WIL models, engage stakeholders in co-creating real-world learning experiences, and support interdisciplinary approaches that enhance student employability and reflect evolving industry needs.

Requirements

A doctoral qualification (completed or near completion) in a relevant business or commerce discipline, or equivalent professional standing
Demonstrated experience in the design, coordination, or delivery of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), including placement and/or project-based models
Proven effectiveness as an applied, industry-integrated educator, with the ability to design and deliver authentic, practice-based learning, develop employability-focused curriculum and assessment, and engage diverse student cohorts to achieve strong learning outcomes
A strong track record in building and sustaining productive partnerships with industry, government, or community organisations to create meaningful student opportunities
An emerging profile in research and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including publications and contributions to WIL, curriculum innovation, or student employability
Well-developed organisational and digital capability, including the use of systems, power BI, data, and reporting to support program coordination, continuous improvement, and student employability outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or delivering online, virtual, or scalable WIL models for diverse or distributed student cohorts
Experience developing and delivering student mobility or field-based WIL programs, including academic quality assurance and coordination

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching through innovative curriculum design, contemporary learning practices, effective assessment, and meaningful student engagement across diverse learning environments including both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Contribute to the University’s research profile by developing expertise, undertaking impactful research, collaborating with research teams, publishing outcomes, and supporting research partnerships and higher degree research supervision.
Build and maintain strong regional, national, and international partnerships that connect academic expertise with industry, community, and professional practice to deliver meaningful external engagement outcomes.
Contribute to the University’s strategic priorities through active participation in service, leadership, governance, and collaborative initiatives that support teaching, research, and broader institutional objectives.