Job no: 515934
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Associate Lecturer
The Opportunity
Join the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering as an Associate Lecturer. You will be conducting independent research and delivering excellent teaching in the area of coastal engineering. This role will support high-impact research in long-term, regional-scale shoreline dynamics and include the teaching of core undergraduate and postgraduate water and environmental engineering curriculum. In this role, you will be working primarily out of the UNSW Water Research Laboratory in Manly Vale, with teaching being conducted on the UNSW Kensington Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career academic looking to lay the foundations for their career in academia.
The role of Associate Lecturer reports to Associate Professor Kristen Splinter and has nil direct reports, except for the supervision of higher-degree research (HDR) and undergraduate research Honours Thesis students.
- Salary, Level A – $100,318 to $107,299 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full Time
- 3-Year fixed term
- Location: Manly Vale and Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is in the Faculty of Engineering that has over 3,300 students and an operating budget of over $23 million. The School has 48 full time academic staff, 30 professional and technical staff and 80 research only appointments. The School’s mission is to develop well-educated graduates with the essential skills, attributes and knowledge that will enable them to practice as professional civil or environmental engineers; and to conduct research and development of international distinction to meet the needs of the discipline, industry and society. For further information about the School, please visit http://www.civeng.unsw.edu.au/
The Water Research Laboratory at Manly Vale is a world-leading academic research and consulting laboratory that endeavours to tackle the most challenging and pressing water-engineering problems faced by the world today relating to water and the environment.
Skills & Experience:
- A PhD in Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the following research areas:
- Numerical modelling related to shoreline dynamics
- Remote sensing skills related to satellites and other related data platforms
- Machine learning methods related to data capture and process modelling
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated experience in and passion for teaching and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Knowledge of educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Experience engaging students and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment and helpful feedback.
- Evidence of and/or preparedness to undertake professional development of teaching practice.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.
To Apply: If you’re interested in an academic career in a role that conducts independent research and delivers excellent teaching in coastal engineering, please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: 11:55 pm Sydney time on Tuesday 9th May 2023
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 19 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 May 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
