Associate Lecturer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Closing date
- 8 Feb 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
Salary: $73,669 - $99,964 (Level A)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 17% super
- Three (3) years fixed-term appointment
- Drive innovation in teaching!
- Work with globally recognised academics and leaders
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, we are globally engaged; comprehensive; research-intensive; and committed to responding to the major challenges of our time.
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) is strongly committed to supporting diversity and flexibility in the workplace. Improving the representation of women is vital in our goal to innovate and to strengthen FEIT’s reputation as a best-in-class center of research.
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) contains a vibrant community of internationally recognised academics dedicated to teaching and passionate about addressing major research challenges in our core areas.
We offer PhD and Masters research degrees, as well as a postgraduate coursework degree titled Professional Master of Engineering (Electrical). We also contribute to the Electrical Systems major in the Bachelor of Science, the Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) and other programs within the Faculty.
About the Role
As part of our dedication to teaching, we have created this new teaching-focused position.
You will be an integral member of the Department of EEE, and additionally supported by the faculty-wide pedagogy specialist team from where innovation in teaching styles, tools and technology is driven.
As an Associate Lecturer you will work closely with subject coordinators and teaching staff, as well as with other staff to instruct across a range of subjects. Specific duties will include assisting with preparation and delivery of teaching and laboratory materials.
About You
You will hold a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or cognate discipline (or have proven experience commensurate with this level of qualification). You will be able to demonstrate prior achievement and excellence in encouraging student development and enhancing student outcomes.
You will possess excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to explain things clearly to students from different backgrounds. You will be organized and have a track record of meeting deliverables.
Your prior experience in either research or industry will mean that you are at the forefront of the discipline.
As a valued member of our team you will also be supported to independently and as a member of the team to work across key pillars of an academic career.
Although your primary responsibility will be to teaching delivery and innovation you will have the opportunity to spend up to a third of your time pursuing research activity in your chosen field.
What we offer you
Many of our benefit programs and onsite amenities are aimed at supporting you - including generous leave, childcare subsidies, discounted parking, medical and health care.
We seek to increase the diversity of our workforce and the representation of all members of our community that have been traditionally under-represented.
We offer extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, and we’ll support you in doing what you love.
How to Apply
Apply online, complete the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter ensuring you address the following two selection criteria:
- Evidence of high-quality teaching ability in electrical engineering curricula, with particular emphasis on project-based teaching and learning.
- Evidence of high-quality research that complements the research activity within the Department.
PLEASE NOTE: You must be currently located within Australia and able to commence immediately or as soon as your notice period has been served.
You will be an Australian Citizen; Permanent Resident or holder of an appropriate visa.
While we review your application, get to know us by visiting http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-mse/why-join-mse
Position Description
Applications close: 08 Feb 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Company
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world’s top 50*.
Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city’s cultural scene.
Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University’s performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne’s international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in 2015, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in 2003.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
In 2008 Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a new graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world’s top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.
More than 50,000 students from over 120 countries take courses in the University’s 12 faculties and graduate schools.
For more information please visit: http://www.unimelb.edu.au
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015
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- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Telephone
- +61 (3) 8344 4000
- Location
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Parkville
Melbourne
Victoria
VIC 3010
Australia
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