School of Engineering

The School of Engineering partners with students of diverse backgrounds in their pursuit of a rewarding career in the engineering of electrical, mechanical, computer and communication systems. The School’s close association with industry and the industry relevance of its courses ensures high employability of our graduates.

In 2024, we commenced delivery of our renewed curriculum with a significant focus on project-based learning and supported self-directed study.

The School is seeking experienced academics to deliver quality teaching to our students within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Discipline. We encourage applicants from Women in STEMM and First Nations peoples, and those from diverse cultures, abilities and experiences.

Who you are:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.
• Expertise in the preparation and delivery of courses at undergraduate level, including hybrid online-face to face delivery, and the ability to produce high quality program materials.
• Competency to undertake a course coordination role.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively with, and to negotiate sensitively with students, especially on issues related to effective learning.

What you'll do:

In this Teaching and Research role, you will:

• Undertake independent teaching of undergraduate level courses in the Bachelor of Engineering Associate, Technologist and Honours programs.
• Write course materials, facilitate workshops and tutorial sessions, design and grade assessments, and implement improvements informed by course evaluation activities and student feedback.
• Assist in the development of postgraduate level courses in your academic focus area.
• Undertake general course coordination duties.
• Develop a research program in collaboration with existing academics, with a view to contributing to high-quality publications and attracting postgraduate students.
• Adhere to the requirements of UniSQ’s Academic Expectations and Development Framework.

What will help you succeed:

Your relevant industry experience will be complemented by your commitment to delivering quality teaching in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. In addition, you will have:

• Proven teaching proficiency as well as experience in curriculum development and course management roles.
• Ability to develop and deliver teaching programs using online and in-person delivery in two or more of the following areas: power systems protection; industrial data communications; embedded systems hardware and software; programming languages for engineering; hardware description languages; electronic design for sensors, power electronics, data acquisition, or wireless communications.
• Proven ability to supervise undergraduate-level projects would be highly regarded; applicants are invited to provide evidence of their past projects.
• A master’s or doctoral qualification is desirable; in the absence of this, demonstrated progress towards a higher degree, including a clear plan for completion, is essential.
• The ability to work with external partners, industries and organisations.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Prasad Yarlagadda, Head of School and Dean (Engineering) via +61 7 3470 4179 or
[email protected].

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au

Reference Number: 0049_03/25

Location: Toowoomba or Springfield

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hrs/week)

Salary:

Senior Lecturer - Total remuneration range for full-time appointment $156,562 to $179,946 pa (includes salary range of $132,287 to $152,045 pa, employer superannuation contributions up to 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Lecturer - Total remuneration range for full-time appointment $128,506 to $151,889 pa (includes salary range of $108,581 to $128,339 pa, employer superannuation contributions up to 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Appointment will be made at Level B or Level C, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Closes: Sunday 30 March 2025

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

At USQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.