Lecturer - Solar and Stellar Physics

**Job no**: HRC0001876
- ** Category**: Academic, Level B
- Full-time, Fixed-term role, based at the Callaghan Campus
- Academic Level B
- 2-year term, with possibility of extension

**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.

The School of Information and Physical Sciences (SIPS) accommodates the disciplines of Mathematics, Data Science and Statistics, Computing and Information Technology, and Physics. The vision of SIPS is aligned with the University's strategic plan "Looking Ahead" and aims to provide a transformative, modern and relevant learning experience where students acquire practical skills, leading to work and life-ready graduates. Research at the School is of a quality that is 'well above world standard' and is relevant, collaborative, interdisciplinary and impactful. The school is dedicated to diversity, equity and social justice, while embracing our Indigenous culture in all aspects of its work.

Solar and Space Physics is an area of strength at the University of Newcastle, where the School’s four-digit code ‘Astronomical and Space Sciences’ was ranked 5 (well above world standard) in the

The University of Newcastle offers its academic staff a dynamic working environment, equipped with modern teaching & research facilities.

**The Role**

This 2-year, fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

**How will you become part of our community?**

You will have:

- A PhD in Physics or equivalent relevant field.
- Demonstrated recent experience in an academic role delivering results in research and innovation, teaching and learning, and service and engagement.
- Strong research track record (relative to opportunity) in an area relevant to Space Physics.
- Demonstrated ability to lead/undertake collaborative research (academic and industry).
- Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering courses in Physics (including first year courses) in a variety of teaching modes.

**How will we support you?**

The remuneration for this position is from $103,221+ 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.**
- Your ORCID ID
- A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
- A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
- A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
- Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

**Please upload your Cover Letter **and** response to the requested Criteria as **one** PDF document**.

**Closing date: Thursday 20 April 2023 at 11.59pm AEST**

**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you