Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and fixed term until 31/10/27
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The role:

The Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School Engineering places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

The Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering will lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area.

Furthermore, you will support/may lead research activities with a focus on 4D printing and robotic materials, focusing on the development and optimization of tuneable metamaterials for various applications and is expected to engage collaboratively to develop novel research outcomes.  They will use their expertise in constitutive modelling of environmentally degrading materials is required to design and analyse systems that can respond dynamically to external stimuli, enhancing the functionality and adaptability of systems to further their research outputs.

As a Lecturer, you will:

Education and Employability

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles)
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.

Research and Innovation

• Support, and may lead, applications for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts.
• Build a national reputation, based on a growing, focused body of work recognised for quality, excellence and impact and a growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners.

University Citizenship and Engagement

• Assist the implementation of local citizenship activities and contribute to effectiveness as influencer.
• Contribute to the implementation of specific aspects of University’s strategic agenda.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience in the dynamics of machines and vibration analysis covering both theoretical and practical aspects of mechanism design and vibration in mechanical systems.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• This position may require the incumbent to travel from time-to-time within Victoria, domestically, and/or internationally to deliver programs, attend conferences, events and to represent the university. 
• Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ali Zolfagharian (Senior Lecturer) on a.zolfagharian@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering.pdf

Applications for this position close on 29/12/24 at 9am

*Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.