[Asis-l] Lectureship Positions - Queensland University of Technology

[Professor Amanda Spink]

Lecturer - School of Information Systems
Fixed-term for three years
Reference Number: 26390

The appointee will teach in one or more of the areas of Information Systems: Information and Knowledge Management, Business Systems Engineering, Databases, Electronic Business, Information Technology Management and Corporate Systems Management, Web Applications, and Interactive Media. Research interests should align with one or more of these areas. 
Closes: 27 October 2006 
Salary: $AUD63 285 to $AUD75 158 pa

Benefits available at QUT include 17% employer superannuation contributions, a generous study assistance scheme, salary packaging, relocation assistance (if applicable), extensive development and training programs and access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
This position is part of the Early Career Academic Development Program at QUT. The appointees will participate in an extensive development program specifically designed for this cohort. The program which is conducted over one year aims to provide participants with a comprehensive suite of skills, knowledge and abilities to ensure success in an academic career. For further information on the program and QUT please see http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/recruitment/forapplicant/earlycareeracademics/

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
QUT defines an Early Career Academic as a person who has been in an academic role for less than 5 years.

DUTY STATEMENT
General standard
A lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University and to carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.
Specific duties
Specific duties of a lecturer may include:
Academic leadership
* Initiation and development of unit material. 
* Acting as unit or subject area coordinator. 
* Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior academic staff. 
* A range of administrative functions, the majority of which are connected with the units or subject areas in which the academic teaches. 
* Attendance at school and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of a number of committees. 
Research and scholarship
* Conduct research in their area of interest and participate in collaborative projects. 
Teaching performance and leadership
* The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions. 
* The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars. 
* Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged in course work. 
* Marking and assessment. 
* Consultation with students. 
* Production of teaching materials for students for whom the academic has responsibility. 
Professional leadership
* Involvement in professional activity. 
Other
* Accountable for complying with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices. 
* Ensures staff and students work and study in an inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. 

SELECTION CRITERIA
Appointees must demonstrate an ability to undertake the duties prescribed for the position and must possess the necessary skills required for the position.Subject to the preceeding paragraph, to be appointed as a lecturer a candidate must meet the following selection criteria to the satisfaction of the selection panel and the authorising officer:

Qualifications
* completion of a doctoral or masters qualification in the relevant disciplinary area or equivalent accreditation or standing. 
Academic and Professional Leadership
* Record of, or capacity to, contribute to administration in a University or professional setting and to interact within these settings. 
Teaching and Learning
* Demonstrated experience in, or potential for, effective teaching including ability to develop scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. 
Research and Scholarship
* Demonstrated potential/experience in research/scholarship which may be evidenced by publications and/or success in attracting research support. 
Other skills and attributes
* Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles which will enable the appointee to implement these principles at an appropriate level. 
* Knowledge of equity and diversity principles which will enable the appointee to implement equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles at an everyday, operational level. 

An applicant who does not meet one or more of the selection criteria, but who is considered by the selection panel to have the potential to do so within the period of normal probation (three years), or term of appointment may be appointed with the panel recommending participation in staff development during the probation period. In such cases the letter of offer of appointment shall state specific matters to which the staff development is to be directed.
Equivalent standing can be demonstrated by comparison of attainment in areas relevant to academic employment with the standard attained in a masters or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline area.

Information for applicants
For Indigenous Australian applicants, QUT has an Indigenous Australian Employment and Career Development Strategy. For further information on this strategy please see http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/recruitment/indigenous/. 
Applicants are required to notify the University of any immigration restrictions that may preclude them from fulfilling the terms of any contract of employment offered at QUT.
Smoking is not permitted in QUT buildings, inside QUT vehicles or in any area not designated as a smoking area.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Before submitting an application, applicants should refer to all additional information listed at qut.com (see Jobs at QUT) regarding conditions of employment, applying for positions and information about the University. For further clarification about this position, after reading the selection criteria and duty statement, contact Alan Tickle on 61-7-3864-2515, e-mail: ab.tickle at qut.edu.au. If you require further information on conditions of employment contact the Human Resources Department on (07) 3864 4148 or e-mail: m.schirmer at qut.edu.au.

APPLICATIONS: Applications and envelopes should quote 26390. Applications must systematically address the selection criteria and include a copy of academic qualifications and experience plus the names, address (postal and/or e-mail), phone and fax numbers of three referees. Applicants should include copies of teaching evaluations and up to three of their best publications, highlighted on their application with an asterisk. Applicants should attach the application cover sheet to their application.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION:
Please submit your application via ONE of the methods below.
E-mail: jobapplications at qut.edu.au
Post: The Associate Director, HR Client Services, QUT, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Qld. 4001 
Fax: (07) 3138 4188
In Person: Level 2, 126 Margaret Street, Brisbane.
Closing date for this position is 27 October 2006. After the closing date, you can check the status of the recruitment process. QUT is an equal opportunity employer and employer of choice for women.

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Amanda Spink
Professor of Information Technology
Faculty of Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point Campus
2 George St, GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
http://www.fit.qut.edu.au
Tel: 61-7-3864-9583 Fax: 61-7-3864-2703
Email: ah.spink at qut.edu.au
Homepage: http://sky.fit.qut.edu.au/~spinkah/