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Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.
We are looking for people to join our university – to bring their exceptional teaching to our region, and to take their research impact to the world with us.
As one of the top 200 universities in the world and number one university in the world for partnering for a sustainable future, we are proud educators grounded by the needs of our community. We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity.
Be part of something bigger
The School of Information and Physical Sciences accommodates the disciplines of Mathematics, Data Science and Statistics, Computing and Information Technology, and Physics. The vision of the school is aligned with the University’s strategic plan and aims to provide a transformative, modern and relevant learning experience where students acquire practical skills, leading to work and life-ready graduates. The School values excellence and collaboration across the whole university in teaching & learning, research and engagement.
Computing and Information Technologies are one of the fastest growing and most valuable disciplines at the university. We are seeking to appoint a lecturer to contribute to the School’s teaching and research efforts and to grow its programs. The discipline is highly research active, contributing substantially to the overall research inputs and outputs of the School and College. You will work in a dynamic and engaging working environment to enable the School to excel in both higher education teaching and research. You will create partnerships between the University and external research stakeholders to attract competitive external grant funding and to deliver high-impact research outcomes. You will work cohesively across the university to strengthen current and future research priorities of the school.
The role
The Lecturer in Computing and Information Technology will work across all areas of academic activity: education, research and engagement. The successful candidate will be part of an innovative team, where they will utilise their demonstrated skills in blended learning and build and foster skills in research in the areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Technology. You will develop high-quality student-centred undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and deliver high-impact research. You will make a positive contribution to a culture of innovation and experience for students and to engage and work with industry on challenging research problems.
This continuing (permanent) position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan campus (Awabakal land).
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
How will you become part of our community?
With a passion for teaching and a talent for researching in Computing and IT, you have proven experience in working autonomously, goal-oriented and prioritising to provide adaptive teaching methods, such as online teaching and the demonstration of online tutorials. You will have capability and eagerness to engage and network with external stakeholders and to secure research funding and to assist industry in solving highly complex technical problems. You can demonstrate a strong research trajectory though successful publication in high-impact academic journals in the areas of Computing and Information Technology.
How will we support you?
The remuneration for this position is from $103,221 – $122,576 + 17% superannuation.
The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.
Let’s be part of something bigger together. 
Application process
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
Note: Please download the Position Description, found in the related documents section below, prior to starting your application. If you are viewing this advert on a site other than the University jobs page, please click apply to be directed to the relevant vacancy page, where you can find the Position Description.
Your application must include:
Your ORCID ID
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
For additional information on the position contact Professor Thomas Nann, Head of School on (02) 4055 3003 or email: thomas.nann@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Tuesday 21 February 2023 at 11:59 pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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