Associate Lecturer in Humanitarian and Environmental Engineering

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Associate Professor

The Opportunity

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, UNSW has an opportunity for an Associate Lecturer. You will make contributions to teaching in the School and carry out activities to maintain and develop your scholarly research and professional activities.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join the humanitarian engineering program at UNSW. The position includes teaching undergraduate humanitarian engineering classes and contributing to, and developing your own, research on humanitarian and environmental issues. Experience or an interest in the Pacific region is advantageous and the desire to contribute to a large research program designed to create and measure impact at the environmental and societal level. You will be joining a dynamic research team comprised of UNSW academics, international academics, and regional United Nations and multilateral agencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career academic looking to lay the foundations for their career in academia. The role of Associate Lecturer reports to Dr. Andrew Dansie and Prof Will Glamore and has nil direct reports.

Job Details

• Salary, Level A, AUD $106,337 to $113,737 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 3 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is in the Faculty of Engineering that has over 3,300 students and an operating budget of over $23 million. The School has 48 full time academic staff, 30 professional and technical staff and 80 research only appointments. The School’s mission is to develop well-educated graduates with the essential skills, attributes and knowledge that will enable them to practice as professional civil or environmental engineers; and to conduct research and development of international distinction to meet the needs of the discipline, industry and society. For further information about the School, please visit http://www.civeng.unsw.edu.au/

Skills & Experience:

• A PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following research areas:
• Field and laboratory analysis or water, sediment and/or air samples.
• Coastal dynamics including sediment, ecological, and societal considerations.
• Use of indicators to measures and assess impact and progress towards United Nations SDGs, Carbon Net Zero goals or similar.
• Developing and conducting household surveys and stakeholder interviews.
• Remote sensing skills related to satellites and other related data platforms.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in and passion for teaching and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Knowledge of educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Experience engaging students and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment and helpful feedback.
• Evidence of and/or preparedness to undertake professional development of teaching practice.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.

To Apply:

If you are interested in an academic career in a role that focusses on conducting independent research and delivering excellent teaching, please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and systematic responses to the Skills and Experience.

If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 31st January 2024

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:19 Dec 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:31 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time