The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Senior Lecturer, School of Arts and Sciences
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• Supportive Staff and work environment
• $133,307 pa to $153,715 pa (level C) + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office

The National School of Arts and Sciences is one of two national schools in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business. The National School is based on two distinct campuses in Fremantle and Sydney. The School of Arts and Sciences delivers a practical, ethical and industry-focused education in diverse areas of study such as the liberal arts, communications and media, counselling and science, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs on offer.

About the role

Senior Lecturer will be involved in the scholarship of learning and teaching of computer science courses in face-to-face and blended learning environment at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. You will conduct and foster research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, data science, and cyber security areas. You will supervise industry-aligned projects, seek opportunities for attracting external grant income and foster collaborative links with industry. You will undertake academic administrative duties that may include moderation of courses offered at the other campuses. Active involvement in professional engagement and cross-disciplinary initiatives is encouraged. You will be expected to actively contribute to the leadership of teaching and learning, scholarship, and professional engagement within the school. You are also expected to demonstrate excellence in both student engagement and community relations, as appropriate to the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach foundational and advanced computer science courses with a focus on artificial intelligence, data science, and cyber security specialisations;
• Actively contribute to the design and development of curriculum with reference to contemporary advancements in computer science discipline;
• Lead high quality research projects and contribute to knowledge through scholarship, publication and presentation and execute a research plan that aligns with University’s strategic research priorities including securing external funding and maintaining up-to-date research records;
• Provide management, as appropriate, in the coordination and delivery of courses. This may include coordinating sessional academic staff;
• Contribute to the governance, marketing and promotion, and administrative activities to promote the discipline, School and wider University.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a doctoral qualification in computer science, or equivalent accreditation and/or standing.
• Membership of the Australian Computer Society.
• Experienced in supervision of honours, and higher degree by research students.
• Demonstrated experience in attracting internal and national competitive grants.
• A record of research in computer science discipline in particular; artificial intelligence, data science, and cyber security which demonstrate a capacity to make an autonomous contribution
• Teaching experience, including the ability to develop and deliver computer science courses, particularly in artificial intelligence, data science, and cyber security including machine learning, deep learning, data visualisation, data analytics, network security, cryptography, and digital forensics at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, which includes the capacity to incorporate new technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning
• Strong networking skills and an ability to support the national and international positioning of the school in computer science or cognate disciplines

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications closing date: 3 November 2024

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti Shukla, Tripti.shukla@nd.edu.au]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.