Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, Information Technology

Job Description:

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, Information Technology, to join our team in the College of Science and Engineering.

• Full-time; continuing
• Academic Level C or D $125,527 - $165,150 p.a. + super
• Up to 17% employer superannuation contributions
• Based at the Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas
• Level of appointment and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

What you can accomplish in the role
Working with a diverse team of academics and researchers, you will provide leadership and foster excellence in teaching and research, whilst contributing to curriculum development and coordinating IT programs and marketing and outreach support for the Discipline. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will collaborate with a range of industry and other stakeholders to identify and develop opportunities for innovation-driven partnerships.

Why JCU
Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and sporting fitness.

• A completion of a PhD or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Established expertise in Information Technology, in particular AI/Cloud Computing/Cyber Security and the application thereof to a broad range of industries.
• Demonstrated experience in research through publications in high-quality journals/conferences and in attracting research grants and competitive research funding.
• An ability to undertake education and training in IT, Computer Sciences or related disciplines.

How to Apply
Visit the Careers at JCU Website - vacancy reference 18588. Applications close 5 October 2023.
For a confidential chat about the opportunity, please contact Professor Ickjai Lee on +61 7 4232 1083.