Teaching Staff Applicants are invited for appointment as Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materials and Energy (Ref.: 537252), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the newly established Department of Materials and Energy, under the Faculty of Engineering, as a University initiative to foster dynamic and cross-disciplinary activities. The overarching aim of the Department is to foster closed-loop interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science and engineering, with a strategic emphasis on energy materials and energy engineering. We welcome candidates from the following areas of
Materials or Energy Engineering:
Advanced Manufacturing Materials Characterization Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Materials Materials Chemistry Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Energy Materials Computational Materials AI for Materials Structural Materials Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Materials, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, together with relevant tertiary-level teaching experience and a demonstrated track record in knowledge exchange, curriculum development, pedagogy and academic administration. The appointee will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Key duties will include:
Delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to course design for undergraduate and postgraduate modules; Supervising student capstone projects and other project-based learning activities; Providing academic advising and pastoral support to students; Leading and supporting curriculum development and actively engaging in knowledge exchange activities; Contributing to student recruitment, admissions and outreach events, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to promote the Department; and Serving on departmental committees and undertaking other administrative duties as required. Applicants with more than five years of outstanding tertiary-level teaching experience (or equivalent professional experience) and a strong record of pedagogical excellence and leadership in curriculum design may be considered for appointment as Senior Lecturer. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency