MARSN@levels.sait.edu.au (03/22/90)
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
LEVELS CAMPUS
Applications are invited for appointment of an Academic Leader in Computer
Systems Engineering. This is expected initially to be a joint appointment in
the School of Electronic Engineering and the School of Mathematics and Computer
Studies. The initial term of the appointment may be negotiated on a contract
basis for a period of up to five years.
The appointee will provide leadership in the further development and
implementation of the new degree course and initiate research activity in
Computer Systems Engineering. A demonstrated ability to attract applied
research funding and research students is highly desirable. The position
requires a person who is a professional engineer holding, or eligible
to hold, corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia and
the Australian Computer Society.
The discipline of Computer Systems Engineering is a joint development by the
Schools of Electronic Engineering and of Mathematics and Computer Studies
located at the Levels Campus of the Institute. The third year of the four year
degree course is being implemented in 1990. Opportunities are provided for
students to undertake Masters degrees by research and this will be expanded
shortly to Ph.D. programmes. The School of Electronic Engineering has
established a strong and unique research record in selected areas of electronic
engineering including digital communications, microelectronics, and measurement
and instrumentation. Research in computer studies has focused primarily in the
areas of software productivity tools, human-computer interaction and
manufacturing support.
Interaction with industry provides excellent opportunities for collaborative
research and consultancy. Both Schools have well equipped laboratory facilities
and access to 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.
The salary for the position will be either $65,837 per annum for a Professor or
$55,818 for an Associate Professor. Opportunities for private consulting
through Techsearch Inc. would enable the salary to be augmented. Further
details and information about the position may be obtained by contacting:
Prof. R.S. Northcote, Head of Computer Studies
Tel: +61 8 343 3202
Facs: +61 8 349 4367
ACSnet:marsn@levels.sait.edu.au
Applications in duplicate including a detailed curriculum vitae and the names
and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to:
Mr. Grant Wiles,
Recruitment Officer,
S.A. Institute of Technology,
G.P.O. Box 2471, Adelaide, S.A. 5001,
Australia
by Thursday 12th April, 1990.
The Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a smoke-free working
environment.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
GENERAL STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT AS PROFESSOR
It is anticipated that the Institute will be redesignated as a university no
later than 1 January 1991. Applicants must be able to demonstrate both
excellence and outstanding contribution across the range of teaching,
scholarship, academic leadership, research, consultancy and professional and
other relevant external activities, together with both national and
international recognition of expertise in such achievements, which is
substantiated by academic peers and professional organisations. An applicant
who does not fulfil the requirements for appointment as a Professor may be
appointed as an Associate Professor.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Engineering is under development as a new discipline within the
Institute of Technology being jointly sponsored by the Schools of Electronic
Engineering and Mathematics and Computer Studies. The person appointed as
Professor or Associate Professor in Computer Systems Engineering is expected to
have a joint appointment in Electronic Engineering and in Computer Studies.
Eventually the discipline may be established as a School in its own right.
A four-year degree course in Computer Systems Engineering was introduced at the
Levels Campus of the Institute in 1988. The third year of the course is
available in 1990 and the final year will be introduced next year. The course
is offered with Honours. Applications for admission to Masters degrees by
research in Computer Systems Engineering already are being considered and Ph.D.
programmes will be initiated when there is adequate research capacity to support
it.
THE SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER STUDIES
The School comprises a total of 37.5 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.
THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
The School comprises a total of 18 full-time teaching staff, 8 ancillary staff
and 18 full-time research staff. The teaching programme includes the Associate
Diploma in Electronic Engineering, the Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic
Engineering, the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering, the
Grad. Dip. in Electronic Systems, and M.Eng. and Ph.D. research programmes.
There are 8 candidates undertaking research for higher degrees.
The School has established a strong and unique research record in selected areas
of electronic engineering, namely digital communications, microelectronics, and
measurement and instrumentation. Research into coding and signal processing for
satellite communications, computer-aided engineering of instrument systems and
CAD design of microelectronic sensors has received national and international
recognition. The majority of research projects receive strong financial support
from industry and government agencies. Strong financial support comes from
private industry, OTC (Australia), the Department of Industry Technology and
Commerce, the Australian Research Council, the Defence Science and Technology
Organisation and the CSIRO. Most of the research activity in the School is
conducted within three research groups, namely the Digital Communications Group,
the Microelectronics Centre and the Measurement and Instrumentation Systems
Centre.
The School has a number of dedicated teaching laboratories including a general
laboratory with 32 student positions for teaching the elements of electronics,
a digital techniques laboratory, 2 computer laboratories accommodating 40
students each for elementary and advanced computer techniques, a communications
laboratory holding 20 students to perform experiments in the telecommunication
and communication areas, a project laboratory providing bench positions for 45
students undertaking final year projects, a microelectronics laboratory suite
which houses silicon monolithic and thick-film hybrid manufacturing facilities,
and other smaller laboratories for CAE/CAD of microelectronics an
instrumentation. The School has a workshop consisting of an electronics
assembly/repair section.
THE POSITION
The position requires a person who will command the respect of the Australian
computing and engineering professions and who will pay a major role in
collaboration within the Institute and the staff of other Schools concerned to
secure industry and community support for further enhancing the stature and
reputation of the discipline of Computer Systems Engineering. In due course it
is expected that a School or Department of Computer Systems Engineering will
be established.
The Institute's current Policies and Procedures includes a "General Statement of
the duties of the Head of School or Department", a copy of which is attached.
The Institute has, since 1987, adopted a policy which provides for a rotational
system of administrative heads of School and Department, details of which also
are attached. (note: attachments available on request)
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
. provide academic leadership in all areas of CSE activity at the S.A.
Institute of Technology, and in South Australia generally;
. ensure that CSE curriculum development and course delivery is in accord with
high academic standards and with the expectations of local industry;
. develop and supervise an applied research programme in those computer systems
engineering activities which are relevant to Australian industry;
. teach later-year CSE degree and postgraduate students in the design of
computer-based systems which are aimed at real-time, or embedded or
industrial applications;
. provide teaching over a range of undergraduate and postgraduate subject areas
. ensure that CSE development and resource requirements at the Institute are
planned and made known to Institute management.
THE PERSON
The appointee will be required to participate in the teaching programme, be an
effective academic leader, and have an established reputation in Computer System
Engineering. A demonstrated ability to attract applied research funding and
research students is highly desirable.
The position requires a person who is a professional engineer holding, or
eligible to hold, corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers,
Australia and the Australian Computer Society.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The appointee's capacity to provide academic leadership at a Professorial level
will be indicated by:
. appropriate academic qualifications in Computer Systems Engineering,
Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with status as a professional
engineer;
. ability to undertake teaching and presentation of course material over a
range of undergraduate and postgraduate subject areas;
. a significant research record and appropriate publications;
. a record of consultancy work and involvement in applied research and/or
collaborative group research with industry or government organisations is
desirable.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The appointee will demonstrate ability to:
. provide academic leadership in Computer Systems Engineering developing its
status and recognition within the engineering and computing professions and
in the higher education environment;
. communicate effectively in the written and spoken modes;
. generate research ideas, attract funding, lead and promote research;
. motivate and promote staff development opportunities.
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