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CALL: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CURTIN UNIVERSITY – FEMALES ONLY

WHY: TO APPOINT OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS AND REDUCE GENDER IMBALANCE IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

To address the under-representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Curtin University is seeking expressions of interest from women of outstanding capability and potential to fill roles across all academic levels in the Faculty of Science and Engineering; the Faculty consists of the following schools:

• School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
• School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
• WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
• School of Molecular and Life Sciences
• School of Earth and Planetary Sciences

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Women represent 25% of the current academic workforce in Science and Engineering, and only 10% of professors.  Curtin University is strongly committed to gender equity and diversity, and to improving the representation of women in STEM disciplines, as evidenced by our successful Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in the first cohort of submissions in Australia in 2018. As part of the Athena SWAN program at Curtin University, a range of initiatives have been introduced to support and empower women in STEM disciplines, including the setting of gender targets for leadership roles, gender balance in all key university committees, roll out of unconscious bias training, and career development programs for early to mid-career female academics and for senior female academics. 

The Curtin Action Plan also prioritises recruitment of female STEM academics, and therefore Curtin University is calling for Expressions of Interest from talented and suitably qualified women in these discipline areas for roles ranging from the level of Lecturer to Professor, depending on the individual’s experience.  Applicants will be considered for current and future opportunities. Female candidates identified for suitable positions through this process will be invited to visit Curtin and participate in a selection process.

“As the Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, I am privileged to be a part of a University actively committed to improving gender representation within STEM fields. It is important particularly for people in leadership positions to support and demonstrate practical initiatives that can really impact the University’s strategic focus on diversity and equity. The EOI campaign is one such initiative and we are committed to its success’’ (Professor Jeremy Kilburn, Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University).

“I have worked in the Faculty of Science and Engineering for 11 years, throughout this time I have seen the gap in female representation particularly within the academic field. As a female academic in STEM I am passionate about being a part of impactful initiatives to increase female representation. The EOI initiative is a good starting point to attracting talented academic females into the Faculty. The benefits of increasing gender representation can start to be realised ensuring we continue to grow a diverse and inclusive environment for all”.  (John Curtin Distinguished Professor, Kate Trinajstic, Dean of Research, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University).

Working at Curtin University

Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2019 and QS World University Rankings 2019), and is placed 20th in the world for universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 2019).  Within the QS World University Rankings, Curtin is ranked #2 Mineral and Mining Engineering, #35 Earth and Marine Sciences and has an overall 5 star QS rating (2019).

Curtin University is an inspiring, vibrant, international organisation, committed to making tomorrow better. It is a beacon for innovation, driving advances in technology through high impact research, and offering more than 100 practical, industry-aligned courses connected to the workplaces of tomorrow.

What we offer you

• Start-up packages will be available for suitable applicants
• Interactions with industry, defence and academic partners
• State of the art research facilities
• Agile and flexible working environment
• Competitive remuneration package including 17% Superannuation, salary packaging, leave loading and the ability to purchase additional leave
• The opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your skill set

Next steps

Please apply online through the submission of a cover letter outlining your experience and expertise, and a Curriculum Vitae.

Expressions of interest close:  Friday 8th May 2020, 9pm AWST

Expressions of interests are open to internal and external female academics. 

If you would like further information about the Faculty and what we are offering you are welcome to contact the Pro-Vice Chancellor at SAE-PVC@curtin.edu.au.

If you have a query in relation to the application process please contact curtincareers@curtin.edu.au.

Disclaimer

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.