• School of Science Technology and Engineering | UniSC Moreton Bay (Petrie) or Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) campus
• Level B, $102,961 - $122,155 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

The Opportunities

• Lecturer in Information & Communications Technology / Computer Science (Software Design and Development) - Job ID: 23034
• Lecturer in Information & Communications Technology / Computer Science (Networking and IoT) - Job ID: 23060

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc and input the Job ID number for the corresponding position (23034 or 23060).

We have exciting opportunities available for a high-achieving, innovative, and resourceful academics in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) or Computer Science (CS) to join the Technology Discipline of the School of Science, Technology and Engineering at UniSC Moreton Bay.

You will join our small but extremely talented staff within the Technology Discipline and grow the breadth and depth of our research and education. You will complement existing strengths in the broad areas of data science; human factors / design science; and smart design for industry (including machine learning & AI, IoT, Cloud, security & networking). As a group we have identified key industries to work with including transport, health and agriculture, but also welcome applications from talented people working in other areas of ICT / CS who feel they can help us build transdisciplinary links in the University's recognised areas of research excellence and impact.

Lecturer in Information & Communications Technology / Computer Science (Software Design and Development) - Job ID: 23034

You will be expected to engage in undergraduate teaching of ICT / CS and contribute to the suite of postgraduate courses delivered in person and online. Ideally, you will have the ability to teach across a broad range of courses in one or more of the following areas:

• Software development, object-oriented programming
• Human-computer interface design
• Low level computing (computer organization, operating systems, embedded programming, data structures and algorithms, compilers)
• Cloud and mobile development (DevOps and full stack web development)
• Cybersecurity

Lecturer in Information & Communications Technology / Computer Science (Networking and IoT) - Job ID: 23060

You will be expected to engage in undergraduate teaching of ICT / CS and contribute to the development and coordination of postgraduate courses delivered in person and online. Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to teach across a broad range of courses in one or more of the following areas:

• Wireless communications
• Software Defined Networking
• Internet of things, Industry 4.0
• Cloud and mobile development (DevOps and full stack web development)
• Network Security
• Network Forensics

You will possess:

• completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• proven track record as an effective teacher, the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
• sound and established track record of research activity commensurate with the level of the position;
• membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups;
• evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic;

Desirable

• experience undertaking academic administrative functions, e.g. course coordination, within a University.

For an extensive list of the selection criteria for both positions, please refer to the respective position descriptions available on our website.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Stuart Parsons

Dean, School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Telephone: 07 5430 1217
Email: sparsons3@usc.edu.au

Please apply by midnight, Tuesday 28 March 2023

To Apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc and input the Job ID number for the corresponding position (23034 or 23060).

Your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified Selection Criteria as outlined within the Position Description.

A completed application includes:

• A resume; and
• a statement of suitability (not to exceed three pages).

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; women in STEM; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au or phone +61 7 5430 2830.

About University of the Sunshine Coast - UniSC

We're a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing university with a focus on sustainability, impact and community. As one of Australia's fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled, and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.

Our award-winning facilities span five campuses across Southeast Queensland, in regions renowned for their natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. UniSC is the world's only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide - a title we have held for 17 consecutive years.

UniSC is recognised as a global leader in sustainability principles. Our strong commitment to achieving sustainability is embedded in our teaching, research and how we operate, as evidenced by the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in which we are the top ranked Queensland university for 'Overall Impact.' UniSC is also ranked in the top three percent globally for 'Climate Action' impact, and third in Australia for our global impact to 'Life on Land'. We're in the top four percent globally for 'Life Below Water'. These rankings are a welcome recognition of our research, teaching and stewardship work in these specialty areas.

We're focused on becoming Australia's most relevant university. This means our research explores the timeliest topics of our era, those with the most significance for the future. We have 26 research fields ranked at - or well above - world standard according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings.

UniSC's national and international research impact continues to grow exponentially. Since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income, and this is just the start of our story. We are young, ambitious, and determined to become Australia's premier regional university.

We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.

Benefits of working at UniSC

UniSC is a community which recognises and embraces diversity among our staff, students and community partnerships. We provide an inclusive environment where each person feels they belong and are respected, connected and empowered to contribute and grow in meaningful ways.

UniSC is a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative which aims to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. Attaining an award is recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving gender equity and ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, as well as underrepresented groups, are best positioned to reach their full potential.

UniSC offers career enhancement opportunities such as professional development and specialised leadership and management programs. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible work options, extensive and generous leave options. For more information, visit our website https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc/benefits-of-working-at-unisc