Lecturer in Engineering (Research and Teaching)
Join Macquarie University's new Engineering Innovation Building as a Lecturer in Civil, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
Best for:Best for early-to-mid-career engineering academics with strong hands-on prototyping and project-led teaching experience.
Overview
The School of Engineering at Macquarie University invites applications for three full-time, continuing lecturer positions across civil, mechanical, and mechatronic engineering. Successful candidates will help bridge the gap between engineering theory and practical execution by engaging students in hands-on, project-based education. appointees will operate out of the newly established Engineering Innovation Building, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate programs while supervising higher degree research students. Candidates are expected to develop an impactful, independent research profile that translates innovative ideas into tangible real-world solutions.
What you'll do
- Contribute to rapidly growing undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs through immersive, project-based teaching.
- Design and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that develop both technical and practical engineering competencies.
- Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and mentor emerging engineering talent.
- Develop an impactful, independent research profile focused on translating innovative ideas into real-world solutions.
- Secure external research funding and foster collaborative partnerships with industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or a closely related engineering discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Developing or established track record of quality publications
- Demonstrated hands-on engineering skills with a track record of physical prototyping or experimental system design
- Proven capability to design and deliver engaging, project-led learning experiences for engineering students
- A developing or established track record of quality academic publications
- Clear trajectory for securing external research funding or industry partnerships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-disciplinary and industry collaboration
- Valid Australian working rights
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18 (AEST)
Interested candidates must submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae alongside a statement of no more than five pages addressing the essential selection criteria. Applications are submitted online through the provided institutional portal link.
- CV
- Statement addressing selection criteria
Contact
Gordon Wyeth· Dean of School of Engineering
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