Associate Professor - Engineering (Resource Systems)

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Date: 13-Feb-2023

Job Location: Mackay, QLD, AU

Company: Central Queensland University

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

This position is located in the School of Engineering. The school has a reputation for innovative course design, the maintenance of a supportive student-centered learning environment and an outstanding research profile. The school offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are rigorous, attuned to emerging trends and taught by staff at the forefront of their fields.

Research is a major focus within our School. We have two high performing research centres – the Centre for Railway Engineering and the Centre for Intelligent Systems. We undertake industry-focused research and consultancy work in several areas of significance for regional Queensland and the wider Australian community, including rail, computational intelligence, simulation, automation, power and energy and materials.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality leadership and management in resource systems/mining engineering, and be responsible for the development, implementation and review of initiatives that are aligned with the strategic priorities, plans, policies, and goals of the School of Engineering and Technology. You will be dedicated to developing and leading research. You will also support academic activities and deliver teaching in the specialist areas of Engineering (Resource Systems), at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be responsible for connecting with industry and industry engagement activities, to support the reform and renewal of activities of the School to grow existing research strengths. You will implement the University's research strategy, promote excellence, and best practice, and support areas needing development.

We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Saturday 18 March 2023

Job Requisition ID: 2845

Contact Details:

Associate Professor Aruna Jayasuriya

0749306466

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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