Associate Prof/Prof Software Engineering (Education Focused)

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Camperdown, NEW SOUTH WALES
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 18 Apr 2024

21 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Research Field

Computer science
Engineering
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Australia
Application Deadline

18 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
  • Based at Camperdown Campus, Sydney, close to parks, public transport hubs and shopping districts
  • Join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort in the Faculty of Engineering
  • Continuing full-time position with an attractive remuneration package
  • Access up to AUD$30K to support education-related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Software Engineering Professor / Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering effective teaching across a broad spectrum of software engineering courses, including but not limited to software development, machine learning, computer systems, and networks. You will play a pivotal role in course design and development, proposing and crafting new courses that meet our educational objectives, such as Requirements Analysis, Software Process and Quality, Programming and Trustworthy AI Software Systems, among others.

Associate Professor/Professor in Software Engineering (Education Focused) dedicates the majority of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with a minimum of 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. Additionally, they will mentor junior academics, providing advice on teaching methodologies, education research approaches, publications, and career advancement.

Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this video .

As a key member of our academic team, you will oversee the organisation and delivery of courses within the software engineering program, working closely with fellow academics and addressing student consultations. Your responsibilities will also include curriculum review and improvement, leveraging student feedback to enhance instructional materials continuously.

The role demands active engagement with educational technology, upholding academic integrity, and contributing to educational committees. You will exhibit education leadership, guiding the School, Faculty and University in strategic planning, setting educational goals, and shaping educational policies and initiatives. Additionally, you will mentor junior academics, providing advice on teaching methodologies and career advancement.

Your commitment to research and scholarship in educational methodologies, technology, and pedagogical approaches within software engineering will be fundamental. Furthermore, you will lead industry collaboration and outreach activities, establishing partnerships for internship opportunities, organising industry panels to review curricula, and conducting outreach to amplify the impact of our software engineering program.

Term and remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position on a full-time basis and will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

How to apply

Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.

Candidate Information Brochure

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

For a copy of the candidate information brochure, a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact:

John Flynn (Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations) on +61 481 564 562 or by email [email protected]

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday, 15 April 2024

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Country
Australia
City
Camperdown
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/367645/associate-prof-prof…

Contact
City

Camperdown

STATUS: EXPIRED

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