Lecturer, Statistics

Continuing (permanent) position
- $114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) per annum, plus 17% superannuation
- Bentley Campus based, Perth, Western Australia

**Job Reference Number**: 975531

Do you have strong teaching capabilities and a growing research and academic leadership profile in statistics, analytics and modelling? Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and research in a dynamic environment?

**About the role**:
You will play a key role in shaping curriculum initiatives, advancing research, and contributing to governance within the school and the broader university.

**Teaching**:

- Conduct learning activities, online or face-to-face as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning.
- Develop innovative curriculum design and learning materials in collaboration with other colleagues as appropriate.
- Supervise the program of study of honours students and postgraduate students engaged in coursework.

**Research**:

- Undertake nationally competitive and high-quality research in the school.
- Disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Publish/exhibit in high quality refereed journals/outlets in manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
- Provide effective supervision for honours, research masters, and research doctoral students.
- Aspire to be recognised nationally for research in the fields of statistics and data science.
- Undertake administrative functions associated with research activities.

**Service and Leadership**
- Contribute to academic service, collegiality and engagement, including efficient management of internal service roles.
- Significantly contribute to external activities relevant to the discipline/profession and community engagement.
- Contribute to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment through modelling a high standard of professional behaviour consistent with the University Code of Conduct and Vision, Mission and Values.

**Who we are looking for**:
**Essential Criteria**:
**Qualifications**:

- A doctoral qualification in Applied Statistics or closely related discipline.

**Knowledge, Experience and Skills**:

- Proven high level teaching skills with a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching and learning.
- A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
- A track record of research outputs in high quality refereed academic journals consistent with the discipline.
- Ability to attract research funding through grants and industry projects
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive learning environment, and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.

**Role requirements**:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.

**Your new team - School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS)**:
Formed in 2017, EECMS unites Curtin’s core expertise in electrical engineering, computing, physics, mathematics, and statistics to better understand and advance our data-driven world. As part of Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, EECMS is one of the university’s largest schools, with a rapidly expanding teaching and research portfolio. The School is at the forefront of emerging fields, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Technologies, Energy Informatics, and Immersive Technologies. Our teaching programs are delivered across Curtin’s global campuses.

**Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace**:
At Curtin University, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment in which all people feel respected, valued and safe. Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women, particularly in STEMM disciplines.

As an Athena SWAN accredited institution, we celebrate diversity and actively work to advance the representation of women in STEMM areas and empower individuals so they can thrive in their careers through a range of supportive initiatives, including leadership training, mentorship for early career progression and promotion, networking opportunities, and other professional development resources.
Additionally, we offer staff a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including but not limited to:

- Up to 17% superannuation with *possible cash out options, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
- Parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days).
- Enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
- Breastfeeding facilities and campus-bas