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Are you an emerging academic with strong teaching skills and a growing research profile in civil engineering? Are you passionate about shaping the future of engineering education and research? If this sounds like you, Curtin University invites you to apply for a Lecturer position in the Civil Engineering discipline, to help drive real-world benefits in an innovative environment.
About the Role:
The School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable academic with proven teaching skills and experience across all fields of civil engineering, to develop and deliver high quality teaching programs in the Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Professional Engineering programs. This will include lecturing at various undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervision of student research projects at undergraduate, Honours and Master's and PhD levels. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own research program.
Join us and develop your academic career in a dynamic and collegial team of lecturers and researchers who train industry-ready graduates.
Your responsibilities will include:
Actively contribute to the organisation, planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching in our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Professional Engineering programs.
Demonstrate best practice, innovative teaching methods which enhance the student experience.
Undertake world-class research, resulting in research student completions, publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals and successful grant applications.
Actively engage with the Civil Engineering discipline and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
Apply relevant health and safety standards, including required responsibilities of Supervisors for practical classes and research students.
Promote the discipline within and outside the University community by engaging in service and leadership roles, as well as outreach activities.
In all interactions with staff and students, demonstrate the University values of integrity, respect, courage, excellence and impact.
Who we're looking for - Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
PhD in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, and post-doctoral research and/or industry experience (e.g., across the areas of infrastructure, construction, geotechnical, structural, or transport).
Demonstrated ability / experience / capacity to undertake a unit coordination role, including for large units.
A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of contribution to the scholarship of teaching in the discipline.
Demonstrated ability or potential to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
Demonstrable track record of research funding success and high-quality publications, relative to opportunity.
Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage students and staff respectfully across cultures and collaborate collegiately.
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, health and safety, equity and inclusivity.
Role Requirements:
>As this is a fixed term position, you will require work rights that match the tenure of the role. We invite applications from Australian citizens, Permanent Residents and temporary visa holders, including those who are currently residing overseas. Relocation support may be considered.
Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
At Curtin University, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment in which all people feel respected, valued and safe. Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women and people of diverse gender identities, particularly in STEMM disciplines.
As an Athena SWAN accredited institution, we celebrate diversity and actively work to advance the representation of women and gender-diverse people in STEMM areas and empower individuals so they can thrive in their careers through a range of supportive initiatives, including leadership training, mentorship for early career progression and promotion, networking opportunities, and other professional development resources.
Additionally, we offer staff a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including but not limited to:
17% superannuation, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
Paid Parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver and 3 weeks for non-primary) subject to eligibility criteria outlined in the Enterprise Agreement; personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days)
Enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period.
Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (where priority of placement is given to Curtin staff and students)
Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions
On-campus medical centre
Academic Carer Support Scheme and other diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives detailed via the below link.
We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive excellence, and we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of STEMM together and making tomorrow better.
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit discover-curtin/
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
Up to date Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience (no more than 1-2 pages)
A document (up to **** words) addressing the selection criteria for the role (noted above).
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November ****
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
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