Lecturer in Construction
Salary range $70,597 - $83,833 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Full time and continuing
- (Re-advertised)
- Job reference number: 90435
- Closing date for applications: Sunday 22 November 2009
The position is located within the School of Architecture and Building, one of several Schools in the Faculty of Science and Technology. Staff within the School report to the Dean of the Faculty through the Head of School. The appointee will be actively involved in teaching, research, consulting, industry partnerships and professional activity. The appointee will interact with other staff within the School and the Faculty; their peers in other universities both nationally and internationally; and the community and relevant professional and industry organisations. The appointee will liaise with students at all levels.
Principal Accountabilities
The appointee is responsible for:
- Teaching in the area of structures and construction to architecture and construction management students at the undergraduate and postgraduate level that is consistent with relevant quality assurance principles for teaching and learning.
- Developing flexible-delivery course materials, including online materials.
- Contributing to building an active [national] research record, including publication and the generation of external research income.
- Participating with colleagues in developing and maintaining links and partnerships with industry and the wider community.
- Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks.
Typical Duties
The appointee will be required to teach in the area of structures and construction to architecture and construction management students with complementary involvement in studio/project based learning, conduct research and publish in the same area for the School of Architecture and Building. The appointee will promote the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry and professional communities. The appointee will make an independent contribution through professional practice and expertise and contribute to the School’s teaching, research, and program development.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Teaching and Learning
- Make a contribution to the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs that is consistent with the University’s mission and core commitments.
- Undertake teaching related duties in compliance with the University’s and Faculty’s quality assurance principles and procedures.
- Supervise honours and HDR students, ensuring ????? ????? timely completions. Advise students regarding teaching and learning.
Research
- Conduct research and scholarly publication.
- Contribute to the School/Faculty’s research activity and national profile.
- Participate in collaborative research projects with colleagues and postgraduate students.
Service
- Support local and international student recruitment strategies.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of links and partnerships with industry and relevant professional bodies and the community.
- Provide leadership to junior colleagues in the areas of teaching, research and/or professional activities.
- Perform administrative tasks commensurate with position responsibilities and contribute to processes that enable the effective operation of the School.
- Attend appropriate staff development courses as the need arises and participate in the University's Performance Planning and Review program.
- Assist with School, Faculty and University committees and carry out other duties as directed by the Dean or Head of School.
Occupational Health and Safety
- Comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures as developed by Deakin University in accordance with current legislation.
For a full copy of the position description, and to apply online, please visit mycareer.com.au
All applicants are encouraged to provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria in addition to providing a resume.
Contact for further information:
Professor Hisham Elkadi on (??) ???? ????
