Job Reference: 749808
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Your new role The Chemistry Discipline is recruiting for two Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) teaching and research positions in Chemistry. We are seeking highly motivated chemists, with teaching and research skills and experience in organic, inorganic and/or polymer chemistry. The positions include teaching in undergraduate and/or Honours units within our Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors. The candidates will be expected to develop high quality research and teaching programs, including lecturing at various undergraduate levels, supervision of students at undergraduate, Honours and PhD levels, publication of research outcomes and external grant acquisition from competitive grants and/or industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your academic career in a dynamic and collegial team of lecturers and researchers who train industry-ready undergraduate students and produce meaningful and impactful research.
General responsibilities for these positions include:
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 candidates. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Cynthia Joll, Discipline Lead Chemistry at [email protected] . About us These positions present an excellent opportunity to join the Chemistry Discipline within the highly dynamic School of Molecular and Life Sciences at Curtin University. The School encompasses 165 academic, research and professional staff, supporting learning to over 1000 students. The School includes the Disciplines of Chemistry, Agriculture and Food, and Ecology. We are an ambitious, multi-disciplinary and industry-focussed team that seek to equip our students and graduates with the skills they need to make tomorrow better. Academics from different disciplines work together to perform high quality teaching and innovative research, and to support each other in achieving at the highest possible level in all aspects of academic life. The Head of School is Professor Sarina Claassens and the Discipline Lead of Chemistry is Professor Cynthia Joll. Join us! Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings. Curtin has campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius, and delivers courses through more than 130 partner institutions worldwide.
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 (where priority of placement is given to Curtin staff and students), medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.
In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package summarised below, including generous superannuation and leave entitlements, and salary packaging provisions, just to name a few!
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au Your application should include a cover letter (maximum 1 page), your CV and separate document directly addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Selection criteria: Please provide up to 1500 words addressing the following selection criteria for this position:
Applications close: Monday, 18 November 2024 – 11:00am AWST
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.
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.