Job Reference: 735973
Join Our Leading Mining Program! The WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM- MECE) at Curtin University is seeking a dedicated and innovative Associate Lecturer, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer to join our dynamic team. Our Mining School boasts the highest student enrolment numbers, both domestically and internationally which continue to grow, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, job growth, and educational excellence.
Your new role The role contributes to both teaching (in-person and on-line) and research to develop and educate students who wish to have domestic and global impact in the resources sector. The balance of teaching and research activities can be negotiated through Curtin's Career and Performance Planning process.
The incumbent will carry out on-going activities to maintain and develop scholarly activities relevant to Mining Engineering. The incumbent will also be expected to undertake administrative and leadership roles consistent with the position. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teaching
Research
You will also be expected to collaborate across disciplines with fellow academics within the school, promoting a unified "One WASM-MECE" approach.
The successful candidate will have a PhD (or be nearing completion) and practical experience in Mining Engineering and one or more of the areas listed below:
Please note this position is based at our Curtin Kalgoorlie campus.
Periodic travel between Curtin's Kalgoorlie and Perth campuses will be required for teaching, research, and administrative purposes.
Please note you will require work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. We will also consider international candidates who are eligible for a relevant visa. Some relocation support may be provided for the right candidate. About us WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, Curtin University ranked 1st in Australia and 2nd in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering.
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a for an experienced Mining Engineering Lecturer to join our world class Teaching & Research team in the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy & Chemical Engineering, operating from Curtin's campus in the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie.
Nestled 600 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of the Goldfields-Esperance region, the dynamic city of Kalgoorlie offers a tapestry of rich heritage, breath-taking outback landscapes, diverse recreational opportunities, and a thriving arts and culture scene.
The backbone of the local economy lies in the mining industry, which boasts a rich mineral base including gold, nickel, lithium, and iron ore. In addition to mining, emerging sectors such as renewable energy, tourism, mining education and innovation, mining processing facilities, and improved transport logistics have been identified as key areas of growth.
Kalgoorlie was established in 1893 during the WA gold rushes. Mining companies established in the Kalgoorlie area work with Curtin to provide students practical, on-ground opportunities as well as research avenues and funding.
Why choose Curtin? We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
Join us! Please provide a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Essential Criteria:
Applications close: 3:45pm AWST, Thursday 24 October 2024 Applicants should note that any offer of employment is subject to completion of a National Police Records Check, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or +61 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the vacancy reference number. Disclaimer Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.