Lecturer - Mechatronics

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Lecturer - Mechatronics. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Key teaching and research role within UON's School of Engineering
• Supervise honours and research higher degree students
• Full time , ongoing role based at Callaghan campus

About UON

UON is a global leader, distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence, creating a better future for our regions through innovation and impact. We offer an extraordinary environment to push boundaries and take ideas forward. No matter your professional background, you will find a community of minds eager to work together to explore new ideas and continually improve the way we perform. UON is a place where we encourage innovation, celebrate achievement and reflect on our practice to ensure we are striving for excellence. Your contribution to making us a world-class institution is recognised and rewarded in many different ways. Competitive salaries, formal awards programs, development opportunities and promotions are just the start.

The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment is one of the leading faculties of its kind in Australia.  We have achieved outstanding results in the Australian Research Council ERA research excellence ratings, being the only university to achieve the highest possible rating of '5' in Civil Engineering across all three ERA assessments (2010, 2012 and 2015), and one of only two to achieve a 5 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering across all three ERA assessments, and a 5 in Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy.  Our position as one of the most highly ranked engineering faculties in Australia is recognised through our associate membership of the Group of Eight.

About the Role

Dedicated to research and training in the disciplines of Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, and Surveying, the School of Engineering is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Lecturer at Level B, Lecturer in Mechatronics on a full-time, on-going basis.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses into the Mechatronics program. She/he will be required to supervise honours and research higher degree students and to build a high-impact research profile within the area of Mechatronics. She/he will share administrative responsibilities with other academics in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

     Essential Criteria

• A PhD in Mechatronics Systems and Dynamics.
• Strong background in Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics and energy-based control methods.
• Strong track record of publications in high-quality journals and conferences.
• Strong evidence of developing a research profile.
• Demonstrated ability as a highly effective teacher in a University environment. 
• Demonstrated ability of industry engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in taking ownership and driving innovation, process improvement and contributing to overall corporate operations.
• Ability to embrace change in response to new initiatives, strategic direction or external requirements. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact with students, researchers and colleagues.

Please note: In accordance with the University's Staff Selection Guidelines, your application will be assessed on the selection criteria found above. It is essential that you address each of the criteria to enable the selection committee to properly assess your application and suitability for interview.

Academic Level B - From $95,351 per annum plus contributory superannuation with Unisuper, attracting a generous employer contribution of 17%.