Lecturer in Engineering (Women Only)

Flinders University
Published
10/09/2024
Location
1 Sturt Rd, Bedford Park SA 5042, Adelaide, Australia
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Description

Position Details

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure/equal opportunity measure under section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and section 47 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to applicants who are women.


Supporting Women in STEM

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

  • 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
  • Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
  • Parental Support including antenatal leave, maternity leave for continuing and fixed-term employees and returning from leave support.
  • Accredited with the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding friendly workplace.
  • Breastfeeding/lactation facilities and childcare services on campus.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Wide range of professional development activities and services.


About the Position

The College of Science and Engineering is seeking a Lecturer in Engineering to join its talented academic staff in producing quality research and delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in one of the existing engineering disciplines.

The Lecturer in Engineering will make independent, high-quality contributions to research through activities such as publications, external grant acquisition and research student supervision. They will also develop innovative teaching materials, multi-mode teaching delivery, including face to face, online, and other innovative and contemporary teaching and learning strategies.

In this Teaching & Research (Balanced) position, additional key responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, delivering and evaluating undergraduate and/or postgraduate topics/courses in engineering, through topic coordination, lectures, tutorials, laboratories and placements.
  • Developing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks with a range of stakeholders.
  • Focusing and contributing to supervision of research student programs.

This position is open to domestic and international candidates. Relocation and visa support is available for the successful candidate.


About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of industry collaboration, teaching excellence and winning research grants within the area of engineering. As an innovative leader within teaching and research, you will strive to grow the reputation of research in engineering at Flinders University and demonstrate a student-focused approach to maximise learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate:

  • Completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification in engineering or related discipline(s).
  • Evidence of the ability to undertake high quality teaching in a range of engineering topics in a tertiary environment, including involvement in topic coordination and design.
  • Evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in engineering research including evidence of quality publications.


About the
College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.


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How to Apply and Information


Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and sexual orientations.