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Academic Positions

Background

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia was founded in 1988 and is acknowledged for its high standard of design education. The Institute offers a Bachelor of Design with specialisations in Fashion Design, Interior Design and Styling & Creative Direction. An accredited VET in Schools Certificate II program is available for Year 11 & 12 students in NSW. Design Beginnings Workshops in drawing, illustration and design presentation are offered during school holiday periods for all ages from secondary school onward.

With centrally located campuses in the heart of both Sydney and Melbourne CBD's, Whitehouse offers a unique learning environment that encourages conceptual development, research and experimentation, and innovative design outcomes in a variety of studio and technical environments.

In 2009 Whitehouse had around 60 full time and part time staff. With student enrolments expected to continue to rise in 2010 more academic and administrative staff are required.

 

Academic Staff - Bachelor of Design

A variety of teaching positions are available for 2010. These include senior academic and lecturing/teaching positions.

The senior positions are the Program Coordinators,  Styling and Creative Direction in both Sydney and Melbourne.  The Program Coordinator positions are full time. Program Coordinators have a teaching load of approximately 14 hours per week (depending upon subject and mode) as well as academic leadership responsibilities. The Program Coordinator works under the Academic Coordinator of the Bachelor of Design Program

Additionally there are lecturing/teaching positions in both Melbourne and Sydney. The teaching hours available and the full time or sessional nature of the employment is negotiable depending upon the expertise set of the applicant and their availability.

The Institute invites existing teaching staff, full time and sessional to apply for additional teaching. Also the Institute welcomes applicants from industry who my only be able to teach a limited number of hours each week.

In line with the Australian Qualifications Framework  (AQF) Whitehouse seeks to employ academic staff with relevant qualifications to teach the Bachelor program. This is normally a higher qualification than the degree being offered.  In disciplines where higher qualifications have not traditionally been available however other criteria, such as industry recognition or related qualifications, will be considered.

Whitehouse wishes to attract teachers with current expert knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Design History/Cultural History
• Interior Architecture
• Business Management/Project Management
• Art Direction/Creative Direction
• Photography
• Event Management and Styling
• Object Design
• Fashion Design/Fashion Drawing
• Marketing for Design
• Patternmaking/Draping
• CAD for Fashion -Gerber

Applicants may have one or more areas of expertise and should clearly indicate their primary area/s of expertise. In addition to educational qualifications Whitehouse seeks applicants with both industry and teaching experience.

Applicants not familiar with the work of Whitehouse students may wish to visit the end of year parades and exhibits in Sydney and Melbourne (Insert link) in mid November.

Employment Conditions at Whitehouse

Whitehouse complies with the Higher Education Awards Act for Academic staff which becomes effective from the beginning of 2010.

How To Apply for a Teaching Position

Please provide the following documentation:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal Information Summary sheet (Download Personal Summary Sheet)
• A digital version of your visual portfolio, or link to an online portfolio is also desirable.

Applications close 30 November 2009.

Whitehouse will also maintain eligibility lists for at least one year.

 

Non-Academic Positions

Marketing Assistant / Student Recruitment  

A great opportunity exists to join the marketing team at Whitehouse Institute of Design! The successful candidate will have previous marketing experience and enjoy the challenge of student recruitment.

Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, the role of Marketing Assistant / Student Recruiter will be full time and based at our Sydney Campus.

The focus of the position will be on student recruitment and implementation of marketing initiatives as directed. Responsibilities of the role include:

• attending school-based careers markets, expos and other events
• providing advice to prospective students
• maintaining and updating potential student database
• developing editorial content for website and newsletters, and
• assisting in the coordination of Whitehouse events.

If you are interested in working in a dynamic and creative environment then please submit your application now!

Applications close 13 November 2009.

 

All applications should be mailed to:

Attn: Recruitment

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia

Level 3, 55 Liverpool Street

Sydney NSW 2000

 

Or emailed to: jobs@whitehouse-design.edu.au