Description:
Job no: HRC0013090
Category: Academic Level B
Base Salary: $117,226 – $139,207 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)
Position: Part-time (0.6FTE), fixed term
Location: Callaghan Campus
Our university
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
For more information click here – Our Uni.
Our school
The School of Engineering is one of the most research-intensive Schools within the University. The School offers Engineering degree programs in Aerospace Systems, Chemical, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Medical, and, Renewable Energy as well as degree programs in Surveying and Geospatial Engineering. It is rated well above the sector average for quality of overall experience for undergraduate engineering students and is equipped with modern teaching and research facilities for staff.
The Hunter region has the greatest growth in NSW outside of the Sydney Basin and is home to the Newcastle Port, the Williamtown airport and the Williamtown RAAF base as well as developers and manufacturers of a diverse range of technologies and devices. It is rich in natural mineral and water resources, electricity generation capacity and food and wine producers and offers exciting opportunities for research and industrial collaboration. The School is highly research active, contributing substantially to the overall research inputs and outputs of the College and University. This is reflected in the 2018 Excellence in Research in Australia outcomes where Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Resource engineering FOR codes received an ERA5.
Be challenged and imagine with us
The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer who is PhD qualified in Civil (Structural) Engineering with a passion for teaching and a flair for research. We are looking for someone with expertise in areas related to structural materials, reliability and engineering covering structural design, analysis and modelling; sustainable engineering practice incorporating circular economy impacts.
The successful candidate will have the capability and eagerness to engage and network with external organisations to secure research funding and assist industry in solving highly complex technical problems. Associated research publications and outcome should cover areas such as:
- Advanced structural material analysis and design
- Sustainable and reliable development and rejuvenation of on-shore and off-shore infrastructure
- Adaptation and transformation of critical infrastructure, be it urban, coastal and rural resources.
If successful in this role, you will have the opportunity to work under senior mentorship to collaboratively maintain high standards in teaching and service.
How will you inspire us
The successful candidates will have:
- Expertise: Completed a PhD qualification in Civil (Structural) Engineering, and a BE in Civil Engineering.
- Research: Demonstrated reasonable record of publication in relevant structural engineering outlets including, if possible, evidence of international and national research collaborations.
- National Recognition: Demonstrate a positive trajectory in aiming to achieve national recognition in structural engineering.
- Supervision: Skills in active supervision of honours, master’s and/or Higher Degree by Research postgraduate research projects
- Teaching: Demonstrate reasonable ability to achieve teaching quality as indicated by internal and external surveys and outcomes.
- Engagement: Have excellent communication skills and the ability to efficiently perform in allocated internal roles and developing external collaborations.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Teaching and research experience in experimental testing in structural engineering, expertise in numerical modelling, expertise in structural reliability.
- Professional industry experience in structural design.
For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
- 17% super and salary packaging;
- additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
- discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
- wellbeing programs.
For information on our employee benefits please visit here.
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where copies of the Position Descriptions can be accessed. Please download the relevant copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your ORCID ID (if relevant)
- A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
- A Cover Letter:
- outlining your interest in the role
- include contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
- A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.
- Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.
Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or valid work permit.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document .
Your Cover Letter should not exceed 1 page and Response to the Essential and Desirable Criteria should not exceed 4 pages.
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the relevant Position Description for which you are applying (available in the Related Documents section below).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Associate Professor Igor Chaves, School of Engineering at igor.chaves@newcastle.edu.au or on (02) 4921 2006.
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Move to Newcastle
A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.
Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.
Closing date: Tuesday, 1 st April 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.
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