Lecturer

An exciting opportunity exists for a Lecturer to play a significant role at a vibrant institution and be part of a dynamic team with a passion for teaching, research, and community engagement, contributing to the overall output of excellence in Teaching and Research in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

The successful candidate will be a passionate educator who will supervise honours project students as well as higher degree research students.   

They will have the ability to develop and deliver curriculum in the rapidly growing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees and undertake research related to Mechanical and Industrial and Systems Engineering.  An ability to connect emerging technologies with mechanical engineering will be highly regarded. The position will involve engaging with students, collaborators, industry partners and developing funding proposals.

The position is located on the Bentley Campus of Curtin University but may involve collaborations with Curtin campuses in Malaysia and Dubai or education partners in Sri Lanka.

Candidates must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia to be considered for this role.

The School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering is a collegial working environment, which undertakes outstanding theoretical and applied research, and runs highly regarded and popular teaching programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge, and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2021 and QS World University Rankings 2021) and is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners, a major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Dubai.

In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package (including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave), a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous annual leave as well as personal/carers leave, salary-packaging, healthcare and many more. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

Learn more about our university at: www.curtin.edu.au   

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or field directly related to Mechanical Engineering
• Evidence of a capability or potential to develop and deliver high-quality teaching in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• Evidence of a capability or potential to deliver high quality research in Mechanical Engineering related fields
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity

• Capacity to deliver teaching and research related to the use and application of emerging technologies (e.g., data engineering, automation, predictive analytics) in engineering domains
• Excellent software development skills and experience with delivery of computing services
• Track record of interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Track record of engagement with industry, community, or government in relation to research and/or teaching
• Evidence of engagement at the professional or disciplinary level

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact:

Ramesh Narayanaswamy

Deputy Head of School

P: +61 (8) 9266 4483

E: [email protected]

If your query is in relation to the application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks, and provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if eligible).