About the Role
We currently have two vacancies for Senior Lecturers within our Civil and Construction Engineering School.
This position is for a teaching and research academic to work within the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, in the School of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
The successful candidates will undertake teaching and research activities in areas related to smart urban infrastructure and digital engineering including fields related to transport, construction or geotechnical engineering. The position would require a suitable candidate with experience in areas such as data analytics, machine learning, modelling, design, asset management, remote sensing or digital mapping. The focus application areas may include smart infrastructure including intelligent transport systems, construction, renewable energy infrastructure, and lifelines.
In teaching, the position will contribute to the programs of the Department at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The incumbent will also assume administrative tasks associated with normal teaching duties, including delivery, developing and supporting academic programs and working with the academic team in the development of program change and innovation. The position is also expected to mentor and support students on academic matters, and will also supervise Honours, and Masters by Coursework students.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Undertake position of responsibility related to academic quality within the School (e.g. Committee Chairs, Discipline leaders) as required
- Actively lead academic program development, unit development and the management activities of the Department and the School
- Mentor, train and manage the performance of the teaching team when convening a unit of study
- Actively contribute to the School’s industry-engaged learning programs
- Engage in professional development
- Support and maintain a high quality and productive academic environment for staff and students in the context of the Swinburne Values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Diversity, Teamwork and Sustainability
Qualifications
- Doctoral qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Member of relevant professional society
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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For more information on this role, please contact Department Chair, Civil and Construction Engineering, Pat Rejeev on
prajeev@swin.edu.au.Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au. Applications Close: Saturday November 25th at 5pm
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact
inclusion@swin.edu.auSpecial Measures
Pursuant to a Special Measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), we endorse applications from suitably qualified women for these positions (includes all people who identify as women).
To find out more about how we support women in STEM, please visit:
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/strategy-initiatives/safety-equity/equity-diversity/sage/ Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action PlanWe are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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