Job no: HRC0002000

Category: Academic Level B

Base Salary: Level B - $103,221 to $122,576 p.a. plus 17 % superannuation

Position: Permanent Full Time

Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus

Undertake internationally excellent research that benefits our regions.
Use your passion for chemistry to enhance the student experience.
Competitive salary, 17% super and so much more…

Inspire our students by taking a lead role in establishing a sustainable research program & contribute to undergraduate teaching in the key area of your expertise.

About 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 creating 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.

The University of Newcastle is a regional University yet a comprehensive University with extensive collaborative opportunities. We house world class research facilities with a particular focus on medical research and engineering – Research Excellence.

Be challenged and imagine with us

As the Lecturer in Chemistry, you will take a leading role in establishing a sustainable research program that complements the current focal areas of the Discipline of Chemistry. These research areas include materials chemistry, organic and medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and surface chemistry.

The position is primarily based within the Discipline of Chemistry (School of Environmental & Life Sciences), at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan Campus. The position will contribute to undergraduate teaching in key areas of the candidate’s expertise which may include supramolecular chemistry, energy materials, medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, or soft matter chemistry, as well as first year courses in general chemistry.

The role requires a research track record commensurate with experience, and a clear vision for evolving a successful future research and innovation portfolio.

In this position you will:

Provide leadership in research and foster increased cooperation between the University and allied research affiliates.
Attract competitive external grant funding, including industry-based research support.
Establish and build an independent research program to attract undergraduate and higher degree students to the Discipline of Chemistry.
Embrace new teaching pedagogies (included blended and active learning) within the BSc program with a view to enhancing student experience.
Work cohesively within a team environment to strengthen current and future research priorities of the Discipline of Chemistry.
Participate in activities to maintain academic standards and administrative effectiveness within the School of Environmental and Life Sciences and College of Engineering, Science and Environment.

Female Targeted:

As part of the University’s commitment to increasing the number of women in underrepresented areas such as STEMM, this role is targeted towards female candidates. Please note that both male and female candidates can apply, however priority will be given to female candidates who can demonstrate they successfully meet the selection criteria. The University currently holds an exemption under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) in relation to its targeted recruiting programs.

We are proud to be the first Australian University to achieve two SAGE Athena Swan Cygnet Awards

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – SAGE Athena Swan

How you will inspire us

Together with the selection criteria you will:

a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively;
demonstrated experience and the ability to work as part of a team;
understanding of modern teaching methods including active and blended learning.

Please note, as part of the recruitment process you will need to address each criterion of the Selection Criteria (including desirable criterion) in your application. For the full list of Selection Criteria please refer to the position description.

About the College & School

The College of Engineering, Science and Environment is a world-class centre for scientific and technology research and innovation. The School of Environmental and Life Sciences is one of the College’s largest Schools, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The School undertakes internationally excellent research with substantial numbers of research higher degree students and has excellent research facilities including: atomic force microscopy, light microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, advanced analytical and electrochemical facilities, and high-performance computing.

You will contribute to excellence in both research and teaching & learning in the highly collaborative discipline of chemistry. The discipline offers two majors in the Bachelor of Science program – Chemistry (Advanced Materials) and Chemistry (Medicinal and Organic), whilst also providing service teaching for other degree programs. It is highly research active, with particular interests in materials chemistry, surfaces and interfaces, and organic and medicinal chemistry.

This full-time ongoing position will be located at the Callaghan Campus.

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:

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

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

Your ORCID ID
A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
A Cover Letter; outlining the level of position you are applying for, your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
Headlined statements addressing each of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached above (4 pages max including the Cover Letter)
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 and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

Female Targeted:

For specific position enquiries, please contact Acting Head – School of Environmental & Life Sciences, Professor Mike Bowyer via email at Michael.Bowyer@newcastle.edu.au or on +61 2 4348 4119 or Head of Chemistry Discipline, Professor Erica Wanless via email at Erica.Wanless@newcastle.edu.au or on +61 2 4033 9355.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Monday, 12 June 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

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The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.