Benadir University

Based at Adelaide University, Adelaide Campus Full-time, fixed-term position until 31 December 2026 Salary Range: $140,127 – $161,145 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) Multiple roles may be available at varied levels The Senior Lecturer, Academic Development (Level C) role provides leadership to enhance learning and teaching across the University. Based in Teaching and Learning Innovation (TLI), the successful candidate will work with academic and professional staff across TLI, Colleges, AU Online and Pathways to co-create curriculum aligned with the strategic directions of Adelaide University. The role focuses on advancing curriculum design, digital and blended learning, and supporting inclusive, high-quality educational experiences. You will provide strategic advice, contribute to academic development initiatives, and support the continuous improvement of programs, including the development of online and on-campus offerings. At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters In this role, you will provide leadership in learning and teaching, working collaboratively with academic and professional staff to enhance curriculum, improve student outcomes, and embed innovative, inclusive and technology-enabled educational practices across the University. You will provide academic expertise and a scholarly focus on a range of learning and teaching issues across multiple disciplinary areas. You will also provide leadership through supporting regular academic development opportunities within TLI and across the broader University. Your work will directly influence the quality and impact of teaching and learning at scale. The team Reporting to the Associate Director: Curriculum, this role sits within Teaching and Learning Innovation (TLI) in the DVC-Academic portfolio. You will work closely with Colleges, AU Online and Pathways to support strategic learning and teaching priorities and drive continuous improvement in educational practice Visit the AU website to learn more about Learning and Teaching Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment, enjoys influencing across disciplines, and is passionate about shaping contemporary higher education through innovation, scholarship and evidence-based practice. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:  Qualifications A doctoral qualification and demonstrated extensive experience related to teaching and learning in higher education.  Experience Demonstrated high level expertise in the design and development of curriculum that engages diverse cohorts of learners for on-campus, blended and online learning contexts. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with a team orientation. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and learning and teaching in higher education. Strong understanding and familiarity with learning theories and practices in higher education and demonstrated scholarship, with a particular emphasis on the use of technologies to support student learning. Demonstrated high level ability to work strategically with a wide variety of College-based staff and discipline areas within University structures, policies and processes to support Adelaide University priorities and strategies. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to working effectively in a range of contexts and settings with students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Extensive experience initiating, leading and managing multiple concurrent teaching and learning projects. Demonstrated capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of learning and teaching in higher education. Demonstrated research outcomes reflecting a growing national profile in an area of education specialisation such as academic and professional literacies; learning sciences; assessment; technology enhanced learning; evaluation methodologies; learning analytics or work integrated learning and actively contribute to TLI’s research in these areas. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, equity and social justice within a tertiary education context. Desirable: Qualifications and significant experience in Higher Education, specifically Curriculum and Education Studies, or a closely related field. 
 Demonstrated experience in implementing project management methodologies and documentation processes in the education context. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. Submit your application by 11:30pm Thursday 21 May 2026 The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492937):  Simone Patterson  Talent Acquisition Adviser  +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 12 Months Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 Apply by: 31/05/2026 About the Role This is a one year research-focused position, with the potential for extension, entails advancing the state-of- the-art in Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing (DEDAM), with a primary emphasis on the development of multi-material systems and high-performance metallic structures. You will spearhead experimental campaigns to evaluate process stability and material integrity, pioneering novel material combinations such as metal-metal composites and metal-composite joining techniques. By collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to push the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing, you will integrate process digitalisation with rigorous experimental design. Key responsibilities involve the manufacture of high-quality specimens for characterisation by research partners and the systematic analysis of experimental data to establish fundamental correlations between process parameters, microstructures, and mechanical properties. Ultimately, this work aims to refine DEDAM processes to ensure that fabricated components are meticulously optimised for specific mechanical load scenarios, with a particular interest in candidates capable of implementing advanced monitoring and automation frameworks to enhance system integration and data-driven insights. About You You will hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. You must have demonstrable relevant experience and achievements in process development and material characterisation. You will also possess proven knowledge of monitoring and control system development within the metal AM process. In addition, you will have a developing track record of publishing in high-quality journals, along with excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills, and a proven ability for problem-solving. You will also require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Cranfield’s research and educational excellence is recognised internationally and is brought together in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The faculty hosts the associated core research and education ‘Themes’ which in turn host a number of world-class centres and institutes. The themes define their own research challenges and educational missions, with the Directors of Theme working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (FEAS). Cranfield Manufacturing Materials and Design community are recognised for the delivery of niche postgraduate research, education, and consultancy. We are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach to innovation and problem solving for industry, bringing together design, materials’ technology, and management expertise to create smart, clean, and green solutions with Net Zero UK 2050 in mind. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Jian Qin, Lecturer in Digitalisation for Metal Additive Manufacturing, on (E): J.Qin@Cranfield.ac.uk Dr Wojciech Suder, Senior Lecturer in Laser Processing and Additive Manufacturing, on (E): w.j.suder@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5301. Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 May 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Department of Geography at Durham University seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Human Geography who has expertise in the field of Health Geography that will complement and extend our current work in our Geographies of Life research cluster. We encourage applications in health geographies broadly defined. This could include but is not limited to: political economies and political ecologies of health; health and environment; more-than-human health geographies; feminist, queer and decolonial approaches to health; health and geohumanities; care economies; mental well being; disability; neurodiversity; and health inequalities and social justice. The successful candidate will develop world class scholarship in their field, and we encourage work that develops a range of theoretical, conceptual, and/or methodological approaches. They will have completed a PhD in a relevant field, have a track record of internationally excellent and agenda setting publications and demonstrate a track record of, or potential for, securing external funding. They will have experience of, or show a commitment to, delivering excellent teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and Master's-level teaching. In addition to their research, the successful candidate will contribute to the department through administrative roles commensurate with their grade. Geography at Durham consistently ranks among the very best departments not just in the UK, but also in the world. We were ranked equal =1st in the REF 2021 research assessment exercise with a research environment that was awarded the highest possible 100% 4* score. We are ranked 6th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Our students report high satisfaction levels in the National Student Survey. From the field to the virtual environment, we are dedicated to exploring innovative methodologies. As an Assistant Professor, you will benefit from our commitment to ensure that your teaching load is sustainable, and from our generous research leave policy. This will give you time to carry out internationally excellent research, informing your teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We support academics with a generous travel allowance and you will be able to apply to the Department's Research Development Fund for additional funding to develop your research. We regularly host visiting academics and research students from around the world. The department benefits from access to diverse PhD funding sources including the ESRC NINEDTP, AHRC Northern Bridge, and IAPETUS NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships. The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. The department achieved an Athena Swan Silver award, and we continue to further embed actions to promote equality in everything we do. We are proud of our efforts to decolonise our curricula and ensure inclusive fieldwork, and to be part of a vibrant university community that celebrates diversity, and we encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1 October 2026. Please direct informal enquiries to Prof Colm O'Cofaigh (Head of Department). The closing date for applications is 10 May 2026. For more information on the Department of Geography see: https://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/