James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.
We now have an opportunity available for passionate and experienced or early career Academic to join our team within the College of Science and Engineering as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineering.
Full-time; continuing Academic Level B or C $106,593 - $148,787 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions, leave loading and other generous employee benefits Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas in tropical North Queensland. Level of appointment and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. About the College of Science and Engineering The College of Science and Engineering is a comprehensive provider of world class research and undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of science, technology and engineering disciplines.
As part of the Academy, the College of Science and Engineering promotes, supports and administers quality teaching, hands-on experiences, industry placements and research at JCU in the areas of Marine Biology & Aquaculture, Zoology and Ecology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Planning, Information Technology, Physical Sciences, and Engineering.
We are recognised globally for our excellence in research and we strive to ensure that we bring research directly into our classrooms. Our diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are united by a commitment to excellent teaching, experiential learning opportunities utilising our world class infrastructure and natural laboratories, and a commitment to diversity and respect for difference.
About the opportunity The Lecturer /Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineering aims to consolidate James Cook University's teaching and research expertise in Civil Engineering, aligned with the University's strategic intent to build a sustainable future for people and industries in the tropics. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the incumbent will build an excellent profile in Civil Engineering, more specifically in Geotechnical Engineering and/or related areas, with applications focused on Northern Australia and the broader tropical world, and make significant contributions to teaching, research, research training, partnership with industries, and services to the Academic Group of Engineering, the College of Science and Engineering, and the University.
What you can bring to the role The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will be a promising or proven early career academic who will show potential to establish a high-profile academic career in university teaching, research, partnership with industries and services. The candidate will have core skills in Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering, and a proven or promising track record of (i) teaching in Civil Engineering and other relevant engineering disciplines; (ii) publishing research in quality journals and conferences; (iii) attracting research/consulting funding, and (iv) supervising honours and postgraduate research students. The successful applicant would ideally have a good history of interdisciplinary collaboration and/or partnership with industries that will help build the Civil Engineering program and engage with industries pertaining to the region.
How to Apply Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the Tropics.
Click the 'apply' button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:
Complete the application form. Upload your current resume. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role. Upload a separate document in response to the selection criteria as found in the duty descriptor. If you experience any issues with linking through to the application form from an external job board, please try the following link:
Applications close on 4 December 2024 at 11:55 PM AEST.
For any enquiries about the role, please contact Professor Bouchra Senadji via email at
James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.
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