- Convenient
CBD Location - 3
x Full-Time, Continuing Lecturer Positions Available - $92,815
– $110,220 p.a + 17% Superannuation
Organisation
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. Our mission
is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and
engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting
them ready for life and work.
The School of Science provides over 45 bachelor and postgraduate programs, and
undertakes world class research across the disciplines of physical sciences,
mathematical sciences and computer science.
One of RMIT’s top-performing research schools, we deliver research that
addresses the ‘real life questions’ essential to Australia’s innovation agenda.
Our high-quality teaching programs inspire students to pursue careers in a
range of industries including health, materials technology, food, geospatial
and surveying, environmental analysis, banking and commerce, as well as
computing and IT roles and research and development across a wide range of
areas.
RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member and the College of Science,
Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality,
diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
The Role and Your Responsibilities
The School is seeking to appoint three (3) Lectures within the disciplines of
Environmental Chemistry, Atmospheric Chemistry and Soil Chemistry.
The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research activities
of the School within the relevant discipline. More specifically, the Lecturer
is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate,
Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their
scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. The Lecturer is also
expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining
memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional
communities. The Lecturer is expected to work collaboratively and collegially
with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and
students on developments in their subject area or specialisation. The Lecturer
may be responsible for course coordination.
In the 2015 ERA (Excellence in Research Assessment) exercise, RMIT was rated 5
– ‘Well Above World Standard’ in Environmental Science and Management. The
successful applicant is encouraged to become involved in the key School
research centre: EnSuRe (Environmental Sustainability & Remediation); and
also with one or more of RMIT University’s Enabling Capability Platforms, as
appropriate to the applicant’s expertise/interest.
Skills & Experience Required
You will have demonstrated expertise in Environmental Chemistry, Atmospheric
Chemistry or Soil Chemistry. You will also have the ability to teach into core
courses of Environmental Science programs (including soil chemistry or
atmospheric chemistry or natural processes) for undergraduate and/or
post-graduate levels, including via online delivery, and the ability to produce
high quality curriculum or program materials using innovative approaches to
course delivery and student-centered learning that successfully exploits new
technologies. Furthermore, your capacity to work effectively with and to
negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective
learning will be essential to your success in this role.
To Apply
For further information please contact:
Lecturer in Environmental Chemistry
Associate Professor Michelle Spencer on +61 3 9925 9697
Lecturer in Atmospheric Chemistry or Lecturer in Soil Chemistry
Trevor Rook on +61 3 9925 3361
To view a position description visit yourcareer.rmit.edu.au and search using
job reference number 558272.
Applications close at on Sunday 8 October 2017.
Applicants are requested to separately address the key selection criteria as
outlined in the Position Description. This role will require
satisfactory confirmation of a Working with Children Check.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe
organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our
people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability
and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.
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