Lecturer | Electrical Engineering

at  University of Newcastle

• Academic Level B, Full-time, Permanent role
• Female targeted, based at the Callaghan Campus
• Foster excellence in research and professional activities in the field of electrical/electronic engineering

OUR VISION TO BECOME A WORLD-LEADING UNIVERSITY FOR OUR REGIONS WILL TAKE PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE. WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU.

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
We are looking for people to join our university to bring their global expertise to our region, and take their impactful research to the world with us.
We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity. We are among the first 15 universities in Australia to receive the Bronze Award under the Athena Swan Charter and we’re striving to achieve Silver.

HOW WILL YOU BECOME PART OF OUR COMMUNITY?

The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer who is PhD qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related fields with a passion for teaching in areas including:

• Automation
• Electronics
• Power systems
• Signal processing

The successful candidate will also have proven experience working autonomously, multi-tasking and prioritising to provide adaptive teaching methods, such as online teaching and innovative hands-on experiences for students.

In addition, you will have the capability and eagerness to engage and network with external organisations to secure research funding and to assist industry in solving highly complex technical problems. You will have a flair for researching and sound experience in producing quality research publications and outcomes in areas such as:

• Control and automation
• Intelligent manufacturing
• Electric power systems
• Electronics
• Data-driven modelling
• Power electronics
• Electrical drives
• Signal processing
• Optimisation
• Fault detection
• Instrumentation
• Renewable energy
• Multi-agent systems will be favourably considered

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Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
For additional information on the position contact Professor Zhiyong Chen, Head of Discipline of Electrical and Electronic, Computer Systems and Medical Engineering via email zhiyong.chen@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Monday 22nd July at 11.59pm AEST

THE ROLE

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering program offers a diverse set of courses allowing students to specialise in areas such as control, electronics, power systems and signal processing. The focus across industry sectors in the region is on intelligent manufacturing, industry 4.0, future energy systems and electric transportation (air, ground and water).

In this role you will:

• Develop a portfolio of sustained and significant research performance to attract undergraduate and postgraduate students to the discipline.
• Contribute to attracting industry-based research support and competitive external grant funding at national and international level.
• Work cohesively within a team environment to strengthen current and future research priorities of the School.
• Enhance student learning and experience by delivering a relevant curriculum using contemporary teaching pedagogies (e.g. blended and active learning).
• Contribute to teaching and/or teaching development in the areas of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, especially including HDR student supervision.
• Promote cooperation between the university, government, national and international academia, and industry.
• Actively participate in service activities within the School, College, and University to maintain academic standards and administrative effectiveness.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).