Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Water Engineering

- Full-time, continuing role at Gold Coast or Lismore
- Flexible, inclusive work environment with generous benefits
- Deliver education and research differently

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

We are currently seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Water Engineering) to join our Faculty of Science and Engineering to lead and conduct undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a focus on water engineering and flood/hydrodynamic modelling in the civil engineering context. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Innovate and enhance curriculum development and contribute to other Faculty programs as required.
• Contribute to the Faculty’s research profile through publications, grant applications and success, and supervision of higher degree research students.
• Engage in service and community activities to support and promote the University and the Faculty’s priorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, promoting engagement across disciplines and industries.

We are seeking applications from early to mid-year career academics with a growing profile in teaching and research within the discipline area of water engineering. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD related to Water Engineering, with experience in professional engineering practice and a particular emphasis on flood and hydrodynamic modelling is essential.
• A demonstrated record of innovation and excellence in teaching, with experience in blended and online environments and digital content delivery.
• Experience in curriculum design, development, and evaluation, with a strong understanding of Engineers Australia accreditation processes (desirable).
• Strong collaborative skills enabling you to supervise postgraduate research students or projects, with evidence of contributions to research partnerships, professional bodies, and community engagement.
• A track record of research excellence, with publications in high-quality journals, research funding, and experience supervising honours/higher degree research students, ideally in the area of hydrodynamic/flood modelling.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
• Academic Level C or B, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
  • Academic Level C. The base salary ranges from $134,848 - $155,046 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $181,403.
  • Academic Level B. The base salary ranges from $110,611 - $130,814 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $153,052.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].  

This opportunity is open to Australian and international applicants. If the successful candidate requires visa sponsorship, the University will work with the appointee to support visa and travel requirements.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Professor Charles Lemckert, Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 8 December 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.