Lecturer - Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology / School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Full-time fixed-term position for up to 12 months Base salary will be in the range $119,462.94 - $141,545.09 + 17% super (Academic Level B) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Join a collaborative community of robotics and mechatronics academics working across disciplinary boundaries to shape the next generation of engineers. As a Lecturer, you will deliver engaging teaching, coordinate courses and help design the new Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering plan, connecting contemporary practice in robotics, mechatronics, signal processing, control systems and engineering programming with an exceptional student experience. You will also contribute to purposeful research, student supervision, academic service and partnerships within and beyond UQ. Key responsibilities will include: Teaching: Design, coordinate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including lectures, tutorials, assessment and student supervision. Contribute to innovative curriculum and assessment design informed by contemporary educational practice, student feedback and industry needs. Research: Collaborate with colleagues and postgraduate students on interdisciplinary research projects, contribute to quality research outputs and apply responsible, contemporary research methodologies. Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours, bachelor’s thesis and Higher Degree by Research students, supporting the development of their technical capabilities, professional confidence and responsible research practice. Citizenship and Service: Build productive partnerships with colleagues, industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community. Contribute to internal service roles, mentor others and consistently demonstrate UQ values. This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About You A PhD in robotics or mechatronic engineering, or a closely related discipline. A growing profile in teaching and research in robotics, mechatronics or related areas such as signal processing, control systems or engineering programming. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across different settings, including small and large student groups. Experience designing effective learning materials and assessment tasks, using contemporary teaching approaches and technologies to promote student engagement. Demonstrated course delivery experience, with course coordination experience highly regarded. Experience contributing to curriculum development, pedagogical innovation or continuous improvement in programs, courses and assessment practices. A developing record of supervising undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, Honours or Higher Degree by Research students. Evidence of collaborative research, responsible research practice, effective academic service and engagement with colleagues, industry or other external partners. We particularly welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may be underrepresented in this discipline. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Jen Jen Chung at jenjen.chung@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. 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