Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Robotics Engineering

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Academic Level B | $ 110,127 - $ 130,325 p.a.

• Academic Level C | $ 134,362 - $ 154,558 p.a.

• Location: Tonsley and City Campus

• View Lecturer in Robotics Engineering Position Description

• View Senior Lecturer in Robotics Engineering Position Description

About the Role

The College of Science and Engineering is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Robotics Engineering to join its talented academic staff at Flinders University. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will produce quality research and deliver undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in engineering, with particular emphasis on areas related to AI and machine learning applied to robotic and autonomous systems, as well as contributing to current Flinders Engineering research strengths in Defence and related areas.

Robotics Engineering at Flinders University is growing and is a key part of the Centre for Defence Engineering Research and Training which has a well-established research track record and advanced lab facilities in autonomous systems, and the Factory of the Future , a world-class advanced manufacturing test facility that is one of the first of its kind in Australia.

In this Teaching & Research (Balanced) position, key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering of ethical, high quality and innovative research through activities such as quality publications, external grant acquisition, scholarship and presentation that aligns with the College’s areas of research strength in Defence or any other related areas.

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating of teaching primarily within the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate topics/courses in engineering, through topic coordination, delivery of lectures, tutorials, laboratories, placements or other contemporary teaching strategies.

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships and networks with a range of stakeholders including industry and professional associations and organisations.

Please note, this position is eligible for visa sponsorship and relocation support. Therefore, international applicants who do not currently hold Australian work rights and meet the eligibility requirements are welcome to apply.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of industry collaboration, teaching excellence and winning research grants within the area of robotics engineering. As an innovative leader within teaching and research, you will strive to grow the reputation of research in robotics engineering and demonstrate a student-focused approach to maximise learning outcomes.

Candidates will be determined to be suitable for Level B or Level C positions depending on their relevant experience. In this position, you will also demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification in engineering or related discipline(s).

• Significant track record and demonstrated evidence of, or capacity to, undertake high quality teaching in a range of engineering topics in a tertiary environment, including involvement in topic coordination and curriculum design.

• Demonstrated evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area of engineering related to robotics engineering including evidence of quality publications and attraction of external competitive grants.

• Significant demonstrated teaching experience in at least one of the following:

  • I. Electronics

  • II. Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence

  • III. Robotics/Automation

• Be in possession of, or be eligible to obtain, Defence clearance at Baseline level or above.

About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

Supporting women in STEM

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide

• Pregnancy Support including antenatal leave, maternity leave for continuing and fixed-term employees and returning from leave support.

• Accredited with the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding friendly workplace.

• Breastfeeding/lactation facilities and childcare on campus

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  
   

How to Apply and Information

• Your application should include a Cover Letter, your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the relevant position you are applying for:

  • Level B: Lecturer in Robotics Engineering Position Description

  • Level C: Senior Lecturer in Robotics Engineering Position Description

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Prof. Karl Sammut.

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Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

11 Aug 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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