Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer Aviation (2 Positions) May 2015
Message from the Vice Chancellor 3 Fast facts 4 Our campuses 5 Griffith University vision, mission, values and commitments 6 Our future 7 Academic Plan 2013 2017 8 Research Plan 2013 2017 9 Organisational chart 10 Griffith Sciences 11 School of Natural Sciences & Griffith Aviation 12 The role 13 Key accountabilities & Selection Criteria 14 Application process 15
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Griffith Sciences Griffith Sciences is one of four academic Groups within Griffith University. We provide a setting of international standard for the pursuit of learning, teaching, research and professional practice. Our researchers are internationally recognised and cover a diverse array of disciplines and have access to some of Australia s most technically advanced research facilities. The Group hosts a student body in excess of 5,000 across three campuses with representation from 28 countries. Griffith Sciences employs over 400 academic staff and more than 200 general staff and runs a total annual budget of over $125 million. The Group hosts four schools: School of Natural Sciences incorporating Griffith Aviation Griffith School of Environment School of Information and Communication Technology Griffith School of Engineering There are currently 25 research institutes and centres associated with Griffith Sciences including the Smart Water Research Centre, the Australian Rivers Institute, the Eskitis Institute for Drug Discovery, the Institute for Glycomics, the Queensland Micro and Nanotechnology Centre, the Environmental Futures Research Institute, and the Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems. Over 30 years ago Griffith was the first university in Australia to offer degrees in Environmental Studies and to this day we remain leaders in teaching and research in the field. The Group offers extensive research opportunities through various centres, partnerships and collaborations designed to strengthen the overall collegiate experience, and meet critical social needs. Through a blend of innovation and traditional disciplines, Griffith Sciences provides the ideal environment to inspire learning and discovery and to address global issues and challenges. Griffith Sciences is the research engine of the university. In 2011, the Group achieved $45.4 million in external research income which accounted for 61% of the University's total and produced the highest number of publications. In the same year, Griffith Sciences secured 42% of the ARC Discovery grants and 40% of the NH&MRC grants awarded to Griffith and significantly contributed to the University s outcomes in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2012 results, with almost 88% of researchers being in fields of research assessed at world-standard or better. The Group currently hosts half of the University s Areas of Strategic Investment - Water Science, Environmental Sciences, Drug Discovery and Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation, Physical Sciences, and Sustainable Tourism. 11
School of Natural Sciences & Griffith Aviation The Aviation industry is growing at a rapid rate globally and especially in the Asia-Pacific region and thus requires significant numbers of highly educated new staff. Griffith Aviation is at the leading edge of providing the education, training and research needed to maintain the safety and sustainability of the Aviation industry into the future. Griffith Aviation has been providing tertiary qualifications to the Aviation Industry for over two decades and is known worldwide as a leader in online learning for Aviation and in delivering innovative student centred programs recognised by industry. This discipline has grown rapidly since 2007 and now manages over 400 full time equivalent students each year in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Griffith Aviation was the first ever University program to secure a cadetship partnership with Qantas and we have moved on from there to place cadets and trainees with Airlines such as Etihad, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia and Qantas link. Our graduates and even current students are working in airlines, at airports and with government agencies across the world. We focus on undergraduate degrees for Pilots and Aviation managers as well as postgraduate programs in Aviation management. These programs are delivered both face to face and via the web. More recently we have developed a significant research base that we wish to build upon based on safety, sustainability and efficiency in the Aviation industry. The School of Natural Sciences is a foundation school of Griffith University offering innovative and quality science education combined with delivering world leading research in a diversity of areas from quantum science to drug discovery. The Staff in the School are located at the Nathan and the Gold Coast Campus with the Nathan Campus having the larger staff compliment. The Aviation programs are delivered from the Nathan Campus. The School has approximately 1300 full time equivalent students from undergraduate and postgraduate programs with approximately 65 full time equivalent academic staff. The School offers a wide range of pioneering degree programs for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Aviation The largest and ranked as the best aviation course in Australia. Biomedical Science A program originally developed in the School and duplicated in many Australian Universities. The degree offers a pathway into medicine or to research with some of our most prestigious research Institutes. Medial Science A two year degree followed by a direct entry program into medicine. Forensic Science our forensic science program is now essential learning for all Queensland Police Service science officers and the only undergraduate program offering in Queensland Physics - the only University in Australia with a dedicated photonics and nanoscience program with students having the opportunity to undertake research in the Centre for Quantum Dynamics and the Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre. New Bachelor of Science in 2014-2014 sees the introduction of our new improved Bachelor of Science to give you the most flexible, interdisciplinary and innovative program with 13 majors covering everything from chemistry and physics to bioinformatics and marine biology. The school maintains close linkages with cognate research centres and institutes many of the academic staff in the School being also members of these research centres: Environmental Futures Research Institute, Centre for Quantum Dynamics, Eskitis Institute for Drug Discovery, Institute for Glycomics, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre. For more information, please visit http://www.griffith.edu.au/science-aviation/school-natural-sciences 12
The roles Griffith Aviation welcomes applications from candidates for two positions depending on qualifications and experience. One will be at Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer level (D or C), and one will be at Senior Lecturer or Lecturer level (C or B). These positions are full-time, continuing positions and will be based at the Nathan campus. The successful candidates will be motivated and have a strong commitment to teaching, research and community service that will complement Griffith Aviation. While a PhD is desirable, the appointees will have a minimum of a Masters degree and either be, or willing to be, enrolled in a doctoral degree program in an area linked to Griffith Aviation s areas of research. Griffith Aviation research areas include: Air transport policy and regulation Airline strategy, management and operations Airport planning and operations Human factors in aviation Aviation safety and security Air travel demand and behaviour Environmental issues in the air transport industry Multi-modal transport and air travel alternatives Griffith Aviation is currently installing a dual control full motion flight simulator which will be incorporated in future research activities of academic staff members. Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Aviation (Bachelor of Aviation Program Director) This person will assume the role of Program Director, Bachelor of Aviation (for more information please visit http://www.griffith.edu.au/science-aviation/aviation/what-can-i-study/aviation). As such, demonstrated teaching ability is essential, with research capability being desirable at the Senior Lecturer level. For the level D (Associate Professor) position we also require the ability to develop, enhance and provide strategic leadership in research, and learning & teaching in the field of aviation. An appointee at this level will provide highly developed research leadership including supervision, training, education, mentoring and assistance to research staff and research students in order to achieve high quality research publications, obtain competitive grant funding, work closely with industry partners and contribute to organisational objectives. The successful candidate will also develop and lead collaborative, multi-disciplinary research activities with both internal and external research groups in order to build research capacity across the discipline. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Aviation This person would have an active researcher academic profile. Their research would be in an area of aviation such as management and human factors, although could be across any area of aviation research. The person would have (or be close to achieving) a PhD to demonstrate a level of research competence and an ability to supervise HDR students. University teaching experience would be desirable. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity for private practice and/or external consultancy services within University Policy guidelines. 13
Key accountabilities Design, deliver and convene courses in aviation. Produce high quality research, suitable for publication in high quality outputs. Apply for research grants and contribute to the established research programs within the School and related research centres. Engage with external stakeholders and partners as required to further the mission of the University. Undertake service activities to benefit the School, the University, the community and the profession. For Level D and C applicants, in addition to the above: Provide academic leadership and mentoring of more junior staff. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programs. Undertake primary supervision of PhD and other higher degree research students. Undertake research programs which make a significant contribution to the field of Aviation and publish in highly ranked academic outlets. Selection criteria 1. PhD desired or minimum of Masters degree and either be, or willing to be, enrolled in a doctoral degree program in an area linked to Griffith Aviation s areas of research. 2. Significant university teaching experience and experience supervising at least coursework masters projects. 3. Service as a professional pilot/other aviation industry position or previous academic position in a relevant field. 4. Demonstrated record of achievement in research, including publication in quality journals. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and demonstrated ability for independent work as well as working within a team environment. 6. Ability to attract industry funding or consultancies. For Level D applicants, in addition to the above: 7. Demonstrated experience in academic leadership in relation to teaching, research and scholarship with a strong record of mentoring other staff, especially early career researchers. 14
Application process An international search is being undertaken by Mr Michael Toohey of UniRecruit, in parallel with the public advertising of these positions. Confidential enquiries Confidential enquiries should be made to: Ann Newton on +61 (0) 412 358 234 or ann.newton@uni-recruit.com.au or to, Michael Toohey on +61 (0) 418 883 807 or michael.toohey@uni-recruit.com.au Applications Your application should be in Word format and include a covering letter in which you address the essential Selection Criteria. In addition, your application should contain your full curriculum vitae including the following: Full name, address, mobile and telephone number(s) and email address. Names, telephones and email contact of at least three referees (no contact will be made without your permission). Country of permanent residence. Employment history, including present position and notice required. Details of education, professional training and qualifications. Details of relevant professional, consulting or industry experience. Research interests and list of publications. Research grants awarded. Any other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies and community service. All applications should be emailed to Michael Toohey at: michael.toohey@uni-recruit.com.au Closing date: Monday 22 June 2015 15