"Professor of Engineering and Discipline Lead"

The Opportunity

School of Science, Technology and Engineering: Addressing global challenges for a better tomorrow!

The School of Science, Technology, and Engineering (SSTE) is a driving force in tackling the pressing challenges our planet faces today. With a strong emphasis on STEM education, we equip our students with the knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Our dedicated academic staff are committed to high-quality teaching, industry engagement, community outreach, and research that holds both global relevance and regional impact. Join us today to address global threats such as COVID-19, climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, and work towards building a more sustainable future.

This is a unique chance to join the University of the Sunshine Coast as Professor of Engineering and Discipline Lead, to help shape the future of our growing Engineering Discipline. You will lead and inspire across teaching, research, and course development, guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students in Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering. Beyond the classroom, you’ll mentor academics, foster industry partnerships, and drive research that makes a real impact. This role offers the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, uplifting the profile of engineering at UniSC, advancing innovation, and contributing to an environment where students, staff, and the wider community thrive.

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You will:

• lead internationally recognised research that makes a real-world impact, securing grants, managing projects, and mentoring researchers and higher degree candidates;
• inspire and guide teaching and curriculum development that engages students and supports academic staff, while contributing to national and international scholarship;
• build meaningful partnerships and collaborations that enhance the University’s reputation and deliver lasting social, cultural, and economic benefits; and
• shape the strategic direction and growth of the School and University, fostering collegiality, excellence, and a culture of innovation.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is a motivated and accomplished leader who thrives at the intersection of research, teaching, and engagement. You’re someone who drives internationally recognised research that makes a real difference, mentoring and inspiring colleagues and higher degree candidates along the way. You bring creativity and rigour to teaching, designing innovative learning experiences that engage and empower students, while contributing to scholarly practice in your discipline. You value collaboration and partnerships, both within the University and with communities, industry, and international peers, and use these connections to create meaningful impact. You’re committed to lifting standards, shaping strategic priorities, and helping build a positive, inclusive, and high-performing academic environment where staff and students can thrive.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field and extensive experience as an academic leader.
• Proven leadership experience at a Faculty, School, or Discipline level.
• A track record of shaping your discipline/field and making a recognised impact.
• A clear and coherent research program with sustained, high-quality outputs, external recognition, and demonstrated impact, including supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates.
• Strong research leadership, mentoring mid- and early-career researchers, strengthening research culture, and contributing to national and international discipline panels.
• Excellence in teaching, including leading curriculum design and development, embedding research-led approaches, and contributing to teaching innovation that engages and supports students.
• Leadership and personal qualities that foster a positive, inclusive academic environment with high engagement and achievement for staff and students.
• Experience in academic administration, such as course or program coordination.
• Ability to build and maintain productive regional, national, and international partnerships that benefit the University.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education
• Formal recognition for excellence in learning, teaching, or research

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For more detail on the role, the School of Science Technology and Engineering, the Engineering discipline and much more, please visit our Candidate information page.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 8 February 2026

Your completed application must include: a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Aman Oo
Dean, School of Science Technology and Engineering
Email: deansste@usc.edu.au