Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

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A$113,226.00/yr - A$134,460.00/yr

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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The Griffith School of Engineering and Built Environment (EBE) offers a broad range of engineering, architecture, planning, and aviation programs and has an active research culture which has helped foster strong links with high schools and community groups plus key industries on a local, national and global level.

The School is seeking a Lecturer (Level B) to support high-quality teaching and to carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly, and/or professional activities related to the discipline of Mechanical Engineering.

This teaching focused position is expected to perform full academic responsibilities and related administration for the coordination of courses and programs.

The School's teaching activities are diverse: we deliver courses on campus and online. On campus, face-to-face teaching is required and the work patterns for the position is expected to reflect the teaching requirements of the role.

Teaching focused Lecturers are principally engaged with a maximum 70% teaching profile with the remaining work allocation assigned to research/scholarship and service.

As Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, you'll contribute to the delivery and development of courses offered in the undergraduate Engineering programs – specifically the major in Mechanical Engineering. Areas within Mechanical Engineering in which we are seeking to strengthen our teaching capacity include: Engineering Materials, Mechanics of Materials and Computational Statics and Dynamics. Future work allocations will be reviewed as needed in alignment with the operational and student-centred requirements of the School.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching across the spectrum of the University's undergraduate, and postgraduate program suite facilitating high quality, student-centred learning activities.
• Support high quality learning and teaching outcomes for students evidenced by technology enhanced learning, problem oriented, authentic learning and assessment practices.
• Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
• Provide educational contributions through responsibility for academic courses, including undertaking responsibilities aligned with the role of course convenor.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the School/Department standing and reputation by promoting educational activities with external communities.

This is a fixed term (until 30 June 2026), part-time (50%) position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Lecturer Level B range $113,226 - $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,318 per annum. The base salary will be pro-rata for Part Time positions.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold:

• A PhD (or near completion) in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated evidence of achieving high quality learning and teaching outcomes including knowledge of current teaching and learning principles and practices.
• Previous experience in convening and teaching courses at the undergraduate level in the field of Mechanical Engineering, especially Engineering Mechanics and Computational Statics and Dynamics.
• Research interest in advanced materials and/or manufacturing, especially fibre-reinforced composites or auxetic materials.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Wayne Hall, Discipline Head (Mechanical Engineering) at w.hall@griffith.edu.au.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at c.gartrell@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF7728X.

Closing date: Friday 6 June 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typePart-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Education
• IndustriesHigher Education

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