Lecturer | Electrical Engineering

Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

We are looking for people to join our university to bring their global expertise to our region, and take their impactful research to the world with us.

We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity. We are among the first 15 universities in Australia to receive the Bronze Award under the Athena Swan Charter and we’re striving to achieve Silver.

Be part of something bigger

The School of Engineering in one of the most research-intensive Schools within the University. The School offers Engineering degree programs in Aerospace Systems, Chemical, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Medical, and, Renewable Energy as well as degree programs in Surveying. The School has well-established connections with industry through sponsored undergraduate students and research collaborations. The School is highly research active, contributing substantially to the overall research inputs and outputs of the College and University. This is reflected in the 2018 Excellence in Research in Australia outcomes where Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Resource engineering FOR codes received an ERA 5.

The University was established to serve the Hunter and Central Coast. The Hunter region is not only Australia’s largest regional economy, it has the greatest growth in NSW outside of the Sydney Basin. It is rich in natural mineral and water resources, electricity generation capacity and food and wine producers. The transformation of the Hunter and Central Coast offers many exciting opportunities for research and industrial collaboration that span across industries such as energy, manufacturing, transportation, defence, mining, health, infrastructure and agriculture.

The University of Newcastle offers its academic staff a dynamic working environment, equipped with modern teaching & research facilities.

The Role 

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering program offers a diverse set of courses allowing students to specialise in areas such as control, electronics, power systems and signal processing. The focus across industry sectors in the region is on intelligent manufacturing, industry 4.0, future energy systems and electric transportation (air, ground and water).

In this role you will:

• Develop a portfolio of sustained and significant research performance to attract undergraduate and postgraduate students to the discipline.
• Contribute to attracting industry-based research support and competitive external grant funding at national and international level.
• Work cohesively within a team environment to strengthen current and future research priorities of the School.
• Enhance student learning and experience by delivering a relevant curriculum using contemporary teaching pedagogies (e.g. blended and active learning).
• Contribute to teaching and/or teaching development in the areas of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, especially including HDR student supervision.
• Promote cooperation between the university, government, national and international academia, and industry.
• Actively participate in service activities within the School, College, and University to maintain academic standards and administrative effectiveness.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

Female Targeted 

As part of the University’s commitment to providing a more diverse and inclusive higher education environment and increasing the number of women in under-represented areas, including the field of Engineering, female applicants will be given preference in case of equal suitability for this role. The University currently holds an exemption under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) in relation to its targeted recruiting programs. Please note that both male and female candidates can apply.  

How will you become part of our community? 

The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer who is PhD qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related fields with a passion for teaching in areas including:

• Automation
• Electronics
• Power systems
• Signal processing

The successful candidate will also have proven experience working autonomously, multi-tasking and prioritising to provide adaptive teaching methods, such as online teaching and innovative hands-on experiences for students.

In addition, you will have the capability and eagerness to engage and network with external organisations to secure research funding and to assist industry in solving highly complex technical problems. You will have a flair for researching and sound experience in producing quality research publications and outcomes in areas such as:

• Control and automation
• Intelligent manufacturing
• Electric power systems
• Electronics
• Data-driven modelling
• Power electronics
• Electrical drives
• Signal processing
• Optimisation
• Fault detection
• Instrumentation
• Renewable energy
• Multi-agent systems will be favourably considered

How will we support you?

The remuneration for this position ranges from $108,382 – $128,705 plus 17% superannuation.

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

Move to Newcastle 

A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.

Let’s be part of something bigger together. 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

For additional information on the position contact Professor Zhiyong Chen, Head of Discipline of Electrical and Electronic, Computer Systems and Medical Engineering via email zhiyong.chen@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Monday 22^nd July at 11.59pm AEST 

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.  

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