Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Nuclear and/or Maritime Engineering
The University of Adelaide’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (EME) is in search of a strong and dedicated researcher and educator at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor equivalent) specialising in Nuclear Engineering and/or Maritime Engineering, to join our team of active academics within the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. This is a continuing (tenure-track) academic role.
Our School is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we enthusiastically encourage applications from individuals who can enrich the fabric of our community. The University provides a range of professional development opportunities, including our Academic Mentoring for Women Program (AMW), designed to empower and support women in advancing their careers.
We are seeking an expert in Nuclear Engineering, Maritime Engineering, and related areas, with a well-established research track record or relevant industry experience and strong passion for teaching and course development in nuclear engineering, radiation detections and measurements, nuclear safety and materials, plasma/fusion science, thermal-fluids, propulsion systems, and maritime engineering. This position will work closely with our active academics in the fields of naval nuclear propulsion, systems engineering, hydroacoustics, modelling and computation, numerical and experimental hydrodynamics, energy technologies, and other related areas. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with scientists, engineers, and industry.
Lecturer (Level B, $111,031 - $131,335 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
To be successful at Level B you will need:
* PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent, with expertise in nuclear and/or maritime engineering
* Demonstrated research ability that supports the School's research strengths hydroacoustics, modelling and computation, numerical and experimental hydrodynamics, naval nuclear propulsion, systems engineering, energy technologies, fluid processes in maritime and nuclear or relevant industry applications.
* Record of research achievements as evidenced by publications in high-quality journals or conference proceedings
* Demonstrated ability to teach effectively using evidence-based pedagogy that promotes student learning
* Demonstrated ability to develop courses in nuclear and maritime engineering
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with both students and staff
Senior Lecturer (Level C, $135,388 – $155,696 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
To be successful at Level C you will also need:
* PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent, with expertise in nuclear and/or maritime engineering
* Demonstrated research ability that supports the School's research strengths such as hydroacoustics, modelling and computation, numerical and experimental hydrodynamics, naval nuclear propulsion, systems engineering, energy technologies, fluid processes in maritime and nuclear or relevant industry applications.
* Substantial record of research achievements as evidenced by publications in high-quality journals or conference proceedings
* Demonstrated ability to win significant research funding
* Substantial record of success in effective teaching using evidence-based pedagogy that promotes student learning and efficiently manage course coordination duties
* Demonstrated ability to develop courses in nuclear and maritime engineering
* Record of successful curriculum development or pedagogical innovation
* Demonstrated ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET) is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ below to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 1 November 2024
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this role, please contact us for a confidential discussion:
Dr Rey Chin, Discipline Lead (Mechanical Engineering)
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
rey.chin@adelaide.edu.au
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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