Three-year fixed-term, full-time role $167,764 - $184,637 (ALD) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.Kalgoorlie, Western Australia based Job Reference: 735969 This is an exciting and unique opportunity to shape and lead a teaching and research program that is responsive to the needs of the minerals and resources sector.We invite you to join our dynamic and world-class team as we bridge the gap between academia and industry to address real-world challenges through practical, demand-driven solutions.Your new role We are seeking a proactive, innovative and industry-focused researcher to join our team as an Associate Professor (Advanced Process Control Engineer).This role involves teaching and supervising HDR (Higher Degree by Research) students while developing a demand-driven research program.If you have qualifications, and a strong background in process engineering/control with a passion for applying research to real-world industry challenges, we invite you to read on and apply.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teaching Deliver high-quality teaching and supervision to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, fostering their academic and professional development, and reflective improvement of teaching practices.Assess and provide feedback on student work, contributing to curriculum innovation and content design.Contribute to training programs that enhance industry collaboration and foster business development opportunities, such as the development and delivery of short courses for industry professionals, enhancing engagement with local and overseas workers.Research Act as a key liaison between the university and industry stakeholders, understanding their needs and identifying areas where we can add value.Develop and lead a research program that meets the needs of industry partners in the mining and resources sectors.Engage with industry partners, leveraging their in-kind data contributions to drive practical research outcomes, ensuring all initiatives are effectively delivered to meet client expectations.Foster collaboration between industry and academia, leveraging research and funding opportunities by building an industry-engaged research program.Explore opportunities to extend research applications beyond mining into the oil and gas sector.Disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops, and publications in high-quality outlets.Manage administrative tasks related to research activities.Please note this position is based at our Curtin Kalgoorlie campus .Periodic travel between Curtin's Kalgoorlie and Perth campuses will be required for teaching, research, and administrative purposes.Please also note you will require work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.We will also consider international candidates who are eligible for a relevant visa.Some relocation support may be provided for the right candidate.About the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) This is an exciting and unique to join our world class Teaching & Research team, operating from Curtin's campus in the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie.Nestled 600 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of the Goldfields-Esperance region, the dynamic city of Kalgoorlie offers a tapestry of rich heritage, breath-taking outback landscapes, diverse recreational opportunities, and a thriving arts and culture scene.The backbone of the local economy lies in the mining industry, which boasts a rich mineral base including gold, nickel, lithium, and iron ore.In addition to mining, emerging sectors such as renewable energy, tourism, mining education and innovation, mining processing facilities, and improved transport logistics have been identified as key areas of growth.Kalgoorlie was established in 1893 during the WA gold rushes.Mining companies established in the Kalgoorlie area work with Curtin to provide students practical, on-ground opportunities as well as research avenues and funding.For more information about the school, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/3e2wmrvm About Curtin Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.Curtin has campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius, and delivers courses through more than 130 partner institutions worldwide.We are an energetic and dedicated team of academics and professionals working to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including generous superannuation, salary packaging provisions (which can be used in tandem with subsidised housing) and leave entitlements; health insurance, travel, technology and retail shopping discounts to name a few!For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au Join us!Please provide a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.Essential Criteria A PhD in process engineering or a related field, with a strong understanding of process control.Significant industry experience, particularly in resource sectors like mining and oil & gas.Demonstrated high level teaching skill and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery.A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline and a record of leading scholarship in teaching.Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students.Demonstrated ability / experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination role.Strong ability to engage with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions.Demonstrated practical approach to research, with less emphasis on traditional publication metrics.A history of successful competitive grant applications and/or demand-driven industry funding.Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.Applications close: 11:30am AWST, 28 November 2024 Applicants should note that any offer of employment is subject to completion of a National Police Records Check, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on ****** or +61 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the vacancy reference number.Disclaimer 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.Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.