• CBD based
• $142,437 - $183,478 p.a. + 17% Superannuation
• Full-Time Continuing Position D or E role offered dependent upon experience

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.

Culture

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the College/Role

The School of Engineering is based on innovation and creativity. Our disciplines provide programs with flexible pathways to global careers or postgraduate research encompassing: Aerospace Engineering and Aviation and other disciplines. RMIT is a national leader in aerospace engineering and aviation, with long-standing industry connections and extensive expertise in education and research. RMIT's School of Engineering is renowned for its industry-relevant high-quality teaching and research, its globally competitive graduates and its international linkages.

The Associate Professor is supported to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in the discipline of Aerospace Engineering and Aviation (AE&A), especially human factors, safety management systems, airlines/airports operations and management, airlines/airport technologies. The Professor is a senior academic and eminent researcher in the specialist field of Aerospace Engineering and Aviation (AE&A) and will make a significant contribution to the planning and strategic direction of the School.

As an Associate Professor or Professor in Aerospace Engineering & Aviation you will:

• Provide leadership in teaching and research
• Initiate and conduct high quality research including supervision of higher degree students, consistent with the development focus of the School
• Maintain close interaction with industry and professional bodies, locally and internationally, to ensure that the research, teaching programs and learning activities in the nominated specialist areas are recognised as the preferred supplier of academic services.

About you

• Possess a proven record of academic and/ or professional achievement in Aviation and related fields
• An Associate Professor applicant will have supervised PhD research students towards successful completion
• A Professor applicant will be able to demonstrate distinction at the national level and an internationally recognised research track record in Aviation and related fields
• Experience in teaching at higher education level resulting in high student satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and win research grants and/ or research contracts with industry

Qualifications

This position requires a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Aviation Technologies or in the position’s related field.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check and special measures

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We’re proud to share with you some of our wins:

• RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member with Bronze Award accreditation and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
• We placed 11th in the 2019 Talent Board APAC Candidate Experience Awards.
• RMIT was placed 10th in the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research Awards, up five spots from 2018.
• We were named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019.
• We achieved Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019.
• We were recognised as a top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility with the Australian Network on Disability.
• The launch of our second Reconciliation Plan, Dhumbah Goorowa– a “commitment to share” - an important step in our reconciliation journey.

To Apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in this role. Candidates are requested to separately address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

For further information please contact Professor and Associate Dean of Engineering Pier Marzocca on pier.marzocca@rmit.edu.au or please see the Position Descriptions below:

 PD - Professor, Aerospace Engineering.pdf
 PD - Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering.pdf

Applications close Sunday 17 March at 11:55 pm.

We are also happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au with your request(s).

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.