Description:
About the Role
The Department of Civil and Construction Engineering are seeking an experienced and qualified academic to join the team and undertake teaching and research activities in areas related to transport engineering, including transport modelling, road engineering, intelligent transport systems, smart urban infrastructure, sustainable transport and digital engineering.
In this role, you will contribute to the teaching programs of the Department at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, which includes developing and supporting academic programs and working with the academic team in the development of program change and innovation. You will also be responsible for providing mentoring and support to students on academic matters, and supervising Honours and Masters by Coursework students.
As the Senior Lecturer, you will work in a collaborative team environment to develop new areas of research and contribute to the University’s research excellence and impact in partnership with external partners. The primary research expectation of the position is to make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of future urban infrastructure and development of disruptive interventions and technologies that will enable step-changes in emerging and future civil engineering practices. Experience or interest in data analytics, machine learning, and digital mapping would be beneficial in supporting our vision.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a team that delivers high-quality personalised education and fosters a strong research culture that includes international collaboration, competitive grants, and high-quality publications. You will have the opportunity to work across a number of Swinburne’s Research Institutes including the Innovative Planet Research Institute.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Demonstrated ability to undertake teaching and associated administrative duties at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Demonstrated track record, relative to opportunity, in quality publications related to transportation engineering. This includes, but not limited to, specialisations transport modelling, intelligent transport systems, road engineering and traffic engineering and planning and road safety engineering. Demonstrated track record, relative to opportunity, in attracting and managing competitive research grants. Demonstrated experience, relative to opportunity, in the designated research discipline, with ability to initiate and carry out research projects, both independently and within a team. Demonstrated ability and involvement in research through collaboration with other universities, industry and/or government. Experience in research student supervision is preferred.Qualifications
Doctoral qualification in Civil Engineering (specialised in Transportation Engineering or a related field) Member of relevant professional societyAbout Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. 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.
To Apply
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Applications Close: Sunday, 11 May 2025 at 11pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
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