Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Academic Level B I $110,127-130,325 pa plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Tonsley and City Campus
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About the Role

Mechanical Engineering at Flinders University is growing and is a key part of the Factory of the Future, a world-class advanced manufacturing facility that is the first of its kind in Australia.

Mechanical Engineering is based in our state-of-the-art Tonsley Innovation District and new City Campus, both with direct access to established collaborative industry partners. The Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering will contribute to promoting the College as a centre of excellence in Engineering education and research, both nationally, and internationally.

In this Teaching & Research (Balanced) position, other responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering teaching in the broad area of engineering but with specific focus on mechanical engineering.
• Publishing high quality publications in mechanical engineering and associated areas and attracting competitive grants.
• Supervising honours and higher degree students.
  
  

About You

You will hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with a growing record of excellence in teaching and research. You will demonstrate experience in delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching in a tertiary environment, including topic coordination, curriculum design, and use of e-learning platforms. Your research will complement existing strengths within the University, supported by a track record of quality publications and the ability to attract external funding.

Supporting women in STEM

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University's ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Pregnancy Support including antenatal leave, maternity leave for continuing and fixed-term employees and returning from leave support.
• Accredited with the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding friendly workplace.
• Breastfeeding/lactation facilities and childcare on campus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
  
  

About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
  
  

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013451 Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
• You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the following five Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• Completion of a PhD in a mechanical engineering related area, or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated evidence of, or capacity to, undertake high quality teaching in a tertiary environment, including involvement in topic coordination and curriculum design.
• Demonstrated evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area of mechanical engineering that augments and/or complements the existing research strengths of the University in engineering together with a compelling vision for how their research will evolve in the short, medium, and long terms.
• A growing record of quality research publications and the ability to attract external competitive grants.
• Experience and successful track record in supervision of honours and/or higher degree students.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Rocco Zito.
  
  

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm Tuesday 20 May 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.