POSITION TITLE: Chair in Computer Science and Computer Engineering
POSITION NUMBER: 50000690
CLASSIFICATION/LEVEL: LEVEL E -- PROFESSOR
MODE OF EMPLOYMENT: Continuing
TIME FRACTION: Full-time
REMUNERATION: This position attracts a remuneration package of $153,904 per annum which includes 17% superannuation. The salary component is $131,542per annum. The remuneration and benefits will be pro-rata for part-time or fractional appointment.
FACULTY/ADMIN. UNIT: Science, Technology & Engineering
SCHOOL: Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
COST CENTRE: Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
CAMPUS/LOCATION: Bundoora
SUPERVISOR:
Position Title: Head, School of Engineering and Math Science
Position Number: 500000651
SAP ACCESS: YES
POSITION PURPOSE:
The successful applicant will provide outstanding leadership in and make a significant contribution to the teaching, research, professional and administrative activities of the Department.
POSITION FUNCTIONS -- KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. actively engage and contribute to the development and delivery of the Department’s Teaching Program;
2. mentor Staff in the Department and particularly encourage growth in their teaching and research activities;
3. provide strong research leadership in one or more areas of pervasive computing;
4. encourage and foster the research activities of Staff and Postgraduate Students;
5. attract research funding through competitive research grants and other funding source;
6. supervise the Program of Study of Honours Students, and coursework and research engaged by Postgraduate Students;
7. contribute significantly to the profession and/or discipline, particularly with new and emerging IT technologies;
8. foster and develop strategic alliances and partnerships within the profession, government departments and agencies, international institutions, the business sector and community organisations;
9. engage in high level administrative and management functions -- This may involve assuming the role of Head of Department.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS -- KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential Requirements:
1. attainment of a Ph.D. in a relevant field;
2. demonstrated ability to take a senior leadership role in research, teaching and professional activities of the Department;
3. an outstanding and internationally recognised record of scholarly achievement and research within the research strengths of the Department;
4. a record of achievement in attracting research grant funding and other research funds;
5. demonstrated ability to supervise research projects at Honours and Postgraduate levels;
6. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
7. proven ability to manage and develop Academic Staff;
8. high level of communication and management skills;
Desirable Attributes:
1. demonstrated high quality administrative skills, including the capacity to manage budgets, marketing and student services;
2. proven experience in effective engagement with government, industry, community organisation and or international institutions;
POSITION SUMMARY -- BACKGROUND:
The University:
Since its establishment in 1964, La Trobe University has become an internationally recognised leader in tertiary education and training, with strong Research and Teaching Programs and student exchange networks across more than 40 countries. It is committed to providing Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching of the highest quality, supported by an outstanding research profile.
Values:
In its research, scholarship, teaching and organisational practice, the University is guided by the core values of:
• Responsibility -- social justice, equal opportunity, cultural diversity and environmental sustainability
• Relevance -- education as a life long and interactive experience, that produces responsible global citizens
• Critical Inquiry -- freedom of expression, rigorous inquiry and dialogue with the society at large
• Integrity -- adherence to the highest ethical standards and mutual respect
• Participation -- active involvement of Staff and students in decision-making processes, that are transparent and effective
• Excellence -- commitment to high quality, high impact teaching and research.
Organisation:
La Trobe has approximately 26,500 students and 2,675 Staff Members. It is a multi-campus institution, with its main campus in Melbourne and a network of campuses across regional Victoria, that extends from Mildura, in north-western Victoria, through Bendigo to Albury-Wodonga, in north eastern Victoria. The University also delivers several Degree Programs off-shore, in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
La Trobe University’s main campus in Melbourne has over 19,000 students from over 60 countries, creating a truly international atmosphere. The 330 hectare campus is 14 kms north-east of Melbourne’s city centre. It includes a world-renowned library, a large Research and Development Park, restaurants and shops, sports and recreational facilities, an art museum, residential colleges, entertainment venues and the Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary.
The University comprises five faculties:
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Law and Management
• Science, Technology and Engineering
The Faculty/School/Division:
The Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering is one of five Departments within the school of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology and Engineering. The Department is a dynamic and progressive teaching and research Department, that employees 25 full-time Academic Staff to deliver a wide range of single and double degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Systems Engineering and Games Technology. The degrees are professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society and by Engineers Australia and attract a large proportion of international Undergraduate and Graduate Students. The Department has an enviable record of successful Ph.D. supervision and has established a solid reputation for its research in areas such as Games Technology, Bioinformatics, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Pervasive Computing, Data Engineering and Knowledge Management, Computer Network Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Software Development.
APPLICATION DETAILS: For further information, contact Professor Phil Broadbridge, Head of School -- Engineering and Mathematical Sciences:
Tel.: 9479 2107
Email:
p.broadbridge@latrobe.edu.au
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: Applications should be forwarded to:
Manager, Employment Services -- People and Culture
La Trobe University
Victoria 3086
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Close of Business, Friday, 13 November, 2009.
