Lecturer - Computing and Information Technology (Education Focused: Mobile App Development)

Develop well-defined teaching philosophy inspiring student learning
- Foster cooperation with industry creating meaningful work integrated learning opportunities
- Competitive salary, flexible working, 17% super and so much more

**Job no: HRC0011678**

**Category**:Academic Level B

**Base Salary**:$112,717 - $133,853 plus 17% superannuation

**Position**: Full-time, Continuing

**Location**:Callaghan Campus

**Our university**

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s _Looking Ahead_ Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here - Our Uni.

**Our school**

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.

**Be challenged and imagine with us**

**How will you inspire us**
- Completed a doctoral or masters qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT or a related area in mobile app development.
- Evidence of high teaching quality, effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., as indicated by internal and external surveys and outcomes for students that will improve or innovate in response to feedback).
- Demonstrated record of staying up-to-date with discipline knowledge and professional development (e.g., self-directed learning, certifications, courses, research outputs)
- Publications or non-traditional research outputs in high-quality outlets and ability to attract funding to support research projects.
- Evidence of high quality course content creation, including teaching and learning-focused research to continuously improve the CIT curriculum.
- Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods for optimal student experience.
- Ability to efficiently perform in allocated internal roles, sharing academic service responsibilities, contributing to outcomes of internal committees, and developing external collaborations (e.g., student and industry outreach).
- Skills in active supervision of honours, masters and/or Higher Degree by Research postgraduate research projects.

Desirable skills include:

- Experience in working with industry on research and educational projects such as Work Integrated Learning.
- Demonstrated success in advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in a previous role.
- For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description._

**What we offer**

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

- flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
- 17% super and salary packaging;
- additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
- discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
- wellbeing programs.

For information on our employee benefits please visit here.

**Your next steps**
- Your ORCID ID (if relevant)
- A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
- A Cover Letter:

- outlining your interest in the role
- include contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
- A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.
- 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**.

Your Cover Letter should not exceed 1 page and Response to the Essential and Desirable Criteria should not exceed 4 pages.
- Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit._