Overview

• Lead teaching and research in responsible, human-centred computing while contributing across various programs and building 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

• Location: City Campus (with possible 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 backgrounds in HCI—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 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

  • human-centric computing for social or environmental justice
    Track record should include research outputs in high-quality HCI venues. All HCI traditions are welcome.

• Some experience in research leadership, including the ability to build collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff, attract and secure external research funding, and manage funded research projects (including complex budgets and reporting requirements).

• Experience 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 undergraduate and postgraduate courses relevant to RMIT School of Computing Technologies programs, including high-quality curriculum materials and innovative student-centred learning approaches.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a university.

• Demonstrated high level of collegiality, including supporting junior team members, problem-solving collaboratively, and working effectively with diverse personalities and perspectives.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research to academic and non-academic audiences and communicate persuasively with a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in relevant field.

Note: Appointment is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required. Maintaining a valid WWCC is a condition of employment at RMIT.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking the ‘Apply’ link at the top of the page.

For further information, please contact:
Associate Professor Dana McKay, Associate Dean, Interaction, Technology & Information
Email: dana.mckay@rmit.edu.au

Position Description – Senior Lecturer, HCI

Applications Close

18 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm

Additional Information

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We welcome applications from all members of the community and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is committed to supporting adjustments during recruitment and employment. We encourage people with disability to apply (including in alternate application formats).
For adjustment requests, please contact Dani at talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit the RMIT Careers page.

RMIT is a Circle Back Initiative Employer — we commit to responding to every applicant.

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