MARSN@levels.sait.edu.au (03/22/90)
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN COMPUTER STUDIES
School of Mathematics and Computer Studies
The Levels Campus
Applications are invited for the above positions which are available on a
contract basis of up to 3 years in the first instance.
The discipline of Computer Studies contributes significantly to teaching and
research in the information technologies. Teaching activities include the
provision of highly regarded professionally-oriented computing courses from
associate diploma to graduate diploma level, as well as introductory computing
subjects in other academic areas. Research is focused primarily in the areas of
software productivity tools, human-computer interaction and manufacturing
support. Increasing interaction with industry, consultancy. There is a wide
range of computing facilities including DEC VAX (VMS), a large UNIX facility,
Apple MAC, PC-compatible and SUN workstations, together with extensive
networking.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have postgraduate qualifications and preferably relevant
experience in computer science, information systems or computer systems
engineering. Preference will be given to applicants with goodbackgrounds in
software engineering or computer systems engineering, but applicants with a
background in other aspects of computing also may apply.
CLOSING DATE:
Thursday, 12th April, 1990 with the right to accept late applications.
Application forms, conditions of service and criteria for selection may be
obtained from:
Mr. Grant Wiles,
Recruitment Officer (telephone +61 8 236 2466),
SA Institute of Technology,
GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA 5001,
Australia,
to whom applications, in duplicate, including the names and addresses of three
referees should be forwarded by the closing date.
SALARY:
Within the following range according to qualifications and experience:
Senior Lecturer: A$42,703 to A$49,529 per annum
Lecturer: A$32,197 to A$41,841 per annum.
Additional remuneration may be possible following announcement of a $1million
cooperative venture to be launched within the next 3 months.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LECTURERS IN COMPUTER STUDIES
School of Mathematics and Computer Studies
The Levels Campus
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN COMPUTER STUDIES
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER STUDIES
LEVELS CAMPUS
THE SCHOOL
The School comprises a total of 36.5 full-time academic staff and is responsible
for teaching degree and associate diploma courses in computer studies,
mathematics and computer systems engineering (jointly with the School of
Electronic Engineering), graduate diplomas in systems analysis and mathematics
teaching. Several students are undertaking masters degrees by research.
The discipline of Computer Studies contributes significantly to teaching and
research in the information technologies. The Computer Studies staff include
one Professor, 4 senior lecturers, nine lecturers and 3 tutors.
Teaching activities include the provision of highly regarded professionally-
oriented computing courses from associate diploma to graduate diploma level to
over 700 students, as well as introductory computing subjects in other academic
areas. Research is focussed primarily in the areas of software productivity
tools, human-computer interaction and manufacturing support. Increasing
interaction with industry, provides excellent opportunities for collaborative
research and consultancy. There is a wide range of computing facilities
including DEC VAX(VMS), a large UNIX facility, Apple MAC, PC-compatible and SUN
workstations, together with extensive networking.
A major new cooperative venture based on a commitment of $1million from an
industrial partner is expected to be announced during the next quarter. This
will provide opportunities for significant enhancement of the range of
activities undertaken and also of the remuneration packages of staff involved.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
A senior lecturer will exhibit expertise, and show capacity for academic
leadership, in an appropriate area of computing, preferably in software
engineering or computer systems engineering.
Undertake teaching, including assessment of students, in an appropriate range
of computing subjects within the teaching responsibilities of the Computer
Studies discipline. The subjects will be predominantly a subset from the
degree programmes in Computer Studies and Computer Systems Engineering and the
Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis.
Teach one or two advanced topics, at third or fourth year level, in the area of
specialisation.
Actively participate in research and/or consulting activities that will enhance
the professional reputation of the incumbent and the Institute.
The incumbent will be encouraged to participate in professional society and
other professional activities which are appropriate for a computer studies
academic.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Capacity for Academic Leadership
Relevant (higher) degree in computer science, computer systems engineering or
information systems (an applicant without a higher degree would need to provide
other strong evidence of research capacity).
Publications or other clear evidence of demonstrable ability to undertake, and
supervise students in, research projects.
Ability to contribute significantly to the development of new courses in
computer studies or computer systems engineering.
2. People Skills
Ability to teach students at multiple levels of higher education.
A constructively critical attitude to assessment of student work.
Good communication skills (in English) in both the written and spoken modes in
relation to peers, the profession and students.
The ability to get on with people and contribute to the success of a team.
3. Personal Attributes
Must be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Relevant teaching experience in a higher education institution is highly
desirable.
Must display initiative and self-confidence and show evidence of capacity to
handle responsibility.
Ability to work at several tasks concurrently to declared deadlines.
Display a highly professional attitude to fulfil the duties of an academic.
Further information may be obtained from:
Professor R.S. Northcote,
Head of Computer Studies
Tel: +61 8 343 3202
Fax: +61 8 349 4367
EMail: marsn@levels.sait.edu.au
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