• Full-time, Ongoing position
• Academic Level D or E ($145, 286 - $183, 148) +17% Superannuation
• Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

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. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMITs leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Culture

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 role /College

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

As the Associate Professor you will provide leadership and foster excellence in teaching and research efforts of the School, within the University, and with the community, professional, commercial and industrial sectors. More specifically, you will be responsible for providing original, innovative and distinguished contributions to the Schools programs for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities relevant to the Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Discipline at a national and international level.

As the Professor you will be a senior academic and eminent researcher in the specialist field of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, contributing significantly to teaching and research outputs, building capability of staff and promoting strong academic performance. In this role you will provide high level research leadership developing and leading research project teams and programs and fostering a vibrant research culture. You will be required to develop a high-quality and productivity-driven research network across RMIT and with external national and global partners

About you

For both roles you will be expected to:

• Lead the advancement of teaching in the discipline including initiating program improvements, improving academic standards, leading assessment design, conduct and moderation
• Nationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets and emerging international recognition in the field of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
• Ensure implementation of best practice teaching strategies within discipline and dissemination of innovative practices across the University, including: initiating responses to emergent issues and integrating into curriculum development; leading improvement of academic standards, program review and course evaluations within and across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: PhD in Civil Engineering or relevant field.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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 are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, covering letter, and a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply link below. For any questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Kevin Zhang on kevin.zhang@rmit.edu.au.

Applications close on Sunday 18^th of April at 11:55  pm.

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