Full -time, Ongoing position based at Penrith campus (Kingswood) commencing 1 March 2025 Remuneration: Academic B $139,458 to $164,559 p.a.
or Academic C - $169,542 to $194,484 p.a.
including Super & Leave Loading Be part of an organisation that's ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide · Full -time, Ongoing position commencing 1 March 2025 · Based at Penrith Campus (Kingswood) About Western Sydney University Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia's fastest-growing, economically significant region.
The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India.
With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.
Our Schools teach an array of programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.
The University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, with over 85% of its assessed research rated at 'World Standard' or above.
In 2022, 2023, and 2024 the University was placed 1st worldwide and in Australia for its commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.
Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do.
If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.
About the role We are seeking a forward-thinking, contemporary, and innovative scholar to join us as a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
The successful applicant will contribute to teaching within the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, specifically in the Electrical program and related areas, with potential opportunities for leadership roles.
Responsibilities include coordinating and teaching Electronics/Electrical Engineering subjects, conducting research, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters and PhD) research students.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in contemporary teaching methods, including flipped teaching and e-Learning approaches.
Collaboration with research and teaching staff within the School and fostering external relationships will be key aspects of this role, with opportunities for relevant leadership positions.
About You The successful candidate will have a PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and have demonstrated experience in curriculum and course development within this field.
Your professional engagement with the Electrical/Electronic Engineering industry will complement your innovative teaching at the tertiary level, where you excel in facilitating learning for both small and large groups.
You are adept in contemporary curriculum design, development, delivery, and assessment methods, including e-Learning.
Your ability to teach related disciplines such as digital and analogue Electronics, semiconductor devices, control systems, mechatronics, and Power Electronics is essential.
You have a proven track record in progressing research from inception to publication, with relevant publications to your name.
Your experience in supervising research students at Honours or higher degree levels, along with your success in writing research grant proposals, showcases your research leadership.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities, enable you to work effectively within a team.
Culture Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness.
We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University.
We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.
If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.
What We Offer in Return At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values.
In return for your dedication, we offer: 35 hour work week 17% super contributions Professional development opportunities Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Penrith campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!
Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the screening questions in your application.
Please review the position description for further information.
Remuneration Package: Academic Level B - $139,458 to $164,559 p.a.
(comprising Salary of $117,844 to $139,151 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading) or Academic Level C $169,542 to $194,484 p.a.
(comprising Salary of $143,410 to $164,728 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading) Position Enquiries: Please contact Gaetano Gargiulo, Director of Academic Program, (UG Electrical Engineering) via email at ****** Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at ****** Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Sunday 12 January 2025 Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
No Recruitment Agency applications will be accepted.
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