About the Role
Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne is seeking a teaching and research academic for its Department of Civil and Construction Engineering. The role involves teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in sustainable civil infrastructure and digital construction engineering. Key areas of focus include construction management, materials, digital and transport engineering. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction technology, digital construction, BIM, transport modelling, data analytics, and related fields.
In addition to teaching, the position includes administrative responsibilities, such as developing and supporting academic programs, mentoring students, and supervising Honours and Master's by Coursework students. On the research front, the candidate will work in a collaborative environment to advance urban infrastructure and develop innovative technologies, contributing to the University's research excellence. Mentoring and supervising higher degree research students is also expected.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated ability, relative to opportunity, to undertake teaching and associated academic duties at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Demonstrated track record, relative to opportunity, in quality publications related to construction engineering, smart urban infrastructure or digital engineering
- Demonstrated track record, relative to opportunity, in attracting and managing competitive research grants or direct industry funding
- Demonstrated ability and involvement in research through collaboration with other universities, industry and/or government
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
- Doctoral qualification in Civil or Construction Engineering or a related field
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. 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 about the role, please email talentacquisition@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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au
Applications Close: Wednesday 2nd October 2024, 11pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our
Equity & Diversity website.Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call 03 9214 5802
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our
RAP Reconciliation Action PlanVictorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to
Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant
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