"Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor equivalent) in Nuclear and/or Maritime Engineering"

Job Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor equivalent) in Nuclear and/or Maritime Engineering

The School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (EME) is seeking a passionate and dedicated academic to join our Mechanical Engineering discipline as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor equivalent). This is a continuing (tenure-track) opportunity for a specialist in Nuclear Engineering and/or Maritime Engineering to contribute to world-leading research and teaching.

Why Join Us?

The University is the third-oldest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8). Our Engineering program is ranked 46th in the world in the 2023–2024 US News and World Report’s Best Global Universities Subject Ranking, and the University itself is ranked 82nd globally in the QS World Rankings.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who will bring a range of perspectives to our community. The University offers a suite of professional development programs, including the Academic Mentoring for Women (AMW) initiative, which supports women in advancing their academic careers.

About the Role

In this position, you will:

• Teach and develop courses in areas such as submarine design, naval architecture, nuclear engineering, radiation detection and measurement, nuclear safety and materials, plasma/fusion science, thermal-fluids, propulsion systems and maritime engineering.
• Conduct high-quality research in collaboration with a vibrant academic team working on naval nuclear propulsion, systems engineering, hydroacoustics, experiments, modelling and simulation, hydrodynamics, and energy technologies.
• Engage with industry, government, and academic partners to drive innovation in nuclear and maritime sectors.

Candidates with a strong research track record or significant industry experience are encouraged to apply. Interdisciplinary collaboration is central to this role, and the successful applicant will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Lecturer (Level B, $114,917- $135,932 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

To be successful at Level B you will need:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent, with expertise in nuclear and/or maritime engineering
• Demonstrated research ability that supports the School's research strengths hydroacoustics, modelling and computation, numerical and experimental hydrodynamics, naval nuclear propulsion, systems engineering, energy technologies, fluid processes in maritime and nuclear or relevant industry applications.
• Record of research achievements as evidenced by publications in high-quality journals or conference proceedings
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively using evidence-based pedagogy that promotes student learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop courses in nuclear and maritime engineering
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with both students and staff

Senior Lecturer (Level C, $140,127 – $161,145 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

To be successful at Level C you will also need:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent, with expertise in nuclear and/or maritime engineering
• Demonstrated research ability that supports the School's research strengths such as hydroacoustics, modelling and computation, numerical and experimental hydrodynamics, navel nuclear propulsion, systems engineering, energy technologies, fluid processes in maritime and nuclear or relevant industry applications.
• Substantial record of research achievements as evidenced by publications in high-quality journals or conference proceedings
• Demonstrated ability to win significant research funding
• Substantial record of success in effective teaching using evidence-based pedagogy that promotes student learning and efficiently manage course coordination duties
• Demonstrated ability to develop courses in nuclear and maritime engineering
• Record of successful curriculum development or pedagogical innovation
• Demonstrated ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students.