About the opportunity
The School of Civil Engineering at The University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia) invites applications from academics with demonstrable strong research experience in, but not limited to:
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Disaster recovery engineering
- Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) engineering
All positions are full-time, continuing (tenure-track), teaching and research roles based in Sydney.
Successful applicants will join a group of enthusiastic, highly research-active and collegiate academics who deliver a world-class education to our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Successful applicants will have an excellent research record, be able to teach in a range of courses, and will complement the core areas of strength in the School and push the frontiers to new research areas.
About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values. You will develop an independent research program and engage in collaborations within and outside the University, including with industry partners. You will contribute to curriculum development and delivery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to leadership of the School/Faculty.
The School of Civil Engineering is seeking Academics of all levels who can demonstrate:
- a PhD in a relevant field. Applicants who have submitted their PhD for examination or will do so in the immediate future can be considered
- a strong track record in research appropriate to the discipline and level of appointment (relative to opportunity and taking career disruptions into account)
- ability to teach, engage, and support the learning of students using innovative and modern pedagogies, including the organisation and delivery of a unit of study
- outstanding communication skills and collegiality
- high-level problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex issues as they arise.
The School of Civil Engineering seeks to increase the gender equity and diversity of its academic staff and strongly encourages women and candidates from underrepresented groups in Engineering to apply.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV, a research statement and a teaching statement, and the names and email addresses of three references (for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions) and six references (for Associate Professor and Professor positions). Applications will be reviewed as received.
