Lecturer in Nuclear Engineering
University of New South Wales School of Engineering and Information Technology
Australia

Lecturer in Nuclear Engineering, UNSW Canberra

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Work type: part time
Location: Canberra, ACT
Categories: Lecturer

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra is a campus of UNSW located at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. UNSW is not like other places you have worked, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It is the reason we are one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.  

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. 

About our School: 

The School of Engineering and Information Technology (SEIT) is seeking applications for a part-time Education-Focussed position in Nuclear Engineering. SEIT is committed to building a diverse team and is passionate about hiring and supporting women in Engineering. We strongly encourage Women, First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse candidates to apply. We are committed to providing career progression and support to women in academia. UNSW Canberra currently has many women in influential positions within the Campus.

This role will contribute to course and program delivery, development and innovation, in a team-teaching environment. It will also increase and expand the research and knowledge exchange profiles of SEIT to complement SEIT’s existing strengths. The position will conduct impactful multidisciplinary research and educating the next generation of Australian leaders and scholars in this important and growing field.

About the Role: 
Role: Lecturer in Nuclear Engineering (Education Focused)  
Salary: Level B $112,679 - $132,832 (full time equivalent) plus 17% Superannuation 
Employment type: Part time, 0.3 FTE  
Term: Fixed term
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 

The engineering workplace of the future will be different from that of the past, and that future will require a broader range of people for success.  The SEIT community is committed to changing the culture of engineering education by developing a more well-rounded engineer equipped with the emotional intelligence to perform in the 21st century.  Creation of a new type of learning environment requires a different range of staff that can support deep technical learning while helping to develop the whole engineer.  We seek out committed educators and researchers that have the knowledge, teaching skills, and empathy to strengthen that environment.

We strongly encourage applications from those with traditional academic backgrounds, but we equally encourage applications from those outside academia who bring other discipline related experiences.

 Our Ideal Candidate: 

  • Have a PhD in nuclear science/engineering or related engineering disciplines that complements the breadth of expertise of the School. Or, for education focused, advanced qualifications and/or recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area.
  • Experience in academia appropriate to the Lecturer grade with the ability to act as a course coordinator, supervise honours and postgraduate students and engage in professional activity. Or equivalent experience in industry.
  • A demonstrated ability and expertise to develop, coordinate and teach an undergraduate Honours level course in nuclear engineering and its assurance.
  • A demonstrated ability to enhance the University’s Academic Excellence through teaching, knowledge exchange, and education or discipline research.
  • An emerging track-record for securing support from competitive education or discipline grant schemes is desirable.

Benefits:  

  • Generous superannuation contributions 
  • Flexible work and leave arrangements 
  • Employee discounts  
  • A commitment to life long learning  
  • UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

 Eligibility: 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.  

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

 How to apply:  

Please apply via our online recruitment system. In your application, please upload your CV and a 2-page pitch addressing the Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description. In order to view the Download File Position Description – please ensure that you allow pop-ups for Jobs@UNSW Portal. 

Applications Close: 28 March 2023, 11:30pm AEDT 

Contact:  

Associate Professor Neda Aboutorab

E: n.aboutorab@unsw.edu.au

Any questions about the application process - please email unswcanberra.recruitment@adfa.edu.au 
For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit our website: UNSW Canberra 

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW  

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 staff. 

Position Description

Advertised: 02 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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