Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Job Description

Overview: An opportunity now exists to join RMIT’s School of Engineering and contribute to the growth of teaching and research within the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering. 1 x Full time, ongoing appointment based at the City Campus. Remuneration at Academic Level B ($110,868 - $131,659) or C ($135,814- $156,608) + 17% Super. About the Role As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering, ideally in mechanical or mechatronic engineering, systems engineering or related fields. You will be actively involved in research, consulting, and carrying out teaching activities within Graduate Diploma, Undergraduate, and/or Masters programs. Furthermore, this role will see you: As the Senior Lecturer, engage in and lead high-quality research projects and attract funding; play an important research leadership role in embedding your expertise into the life of the School. You will also have responsibility for teaching and course or program management. As the Lecturer, you will be expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining links and connections, work in collaboration with fellow academics within and outside of your immediate capability unit, undertake high-quality research, and grow in your ability to attract research funding from Government funding agencies and industry. You will also be responsible for teaching and course coordination as required. About You To be successful for level B appointment, you will have: Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high-quality curriculum or program materials. Ability to undertake course coordination role. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students, especially on issues related to effective learning. Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links. Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates. Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff, and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. To be successful for level C appointment, you will have: Ability to coordinate large courses and prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including high-quality curriculum and program materials, and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centered learning and quality improvement. Ability to manage a large program or a number of small programs. Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning. Emerging nationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high-quality outlets. Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high-quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort, and manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements. Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance. Demonstrated ability to manage academic program team, supporting scholarly development of less experienced academic staff. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance, and quality management systems within a university. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes, and targets within a collaborative environment. Qualifications PhD or equivalent in relevant field. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter and address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply ’ link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Aleksandra Besia, Senior Talent Advisor at . Position Description - Lecturer, Level B Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Level C Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 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