Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Transportation Engineering
Ilam , New Zealand February 2, 2020
Ilam , New Zealand
Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (i.e. permanent) position
We are seeking exceptional candidates to contribute to the development of our teaching and research programmes in Transportation engineering.
Applications are invited for two continuing (i.e. permanent and tenured) positions in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant, Associate Professor in the US System). The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant experience.
Your research will complement the present research activities of the Department's Transportation Engineering Group in the area of (but not limited to) Urban Public Transport Operations, Urban Traffic Network Optimisation, Multi-Modal Traffic Modelling, Smart Cities, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and application of AI in Transportation Engineering Systems. You will contribute to teaching in traditional core undergraduate courses (Transport and Geometric Design; Traffic Engineering) and development of new courses at the postgraduate level. You will also be encouraged to develop a strong, externally-funded research programme as well as be expected to collaborate with other academics in the Department's teaching and research activities. The appointee will also be expected to develop links with and contribute to the wider engineering profession at local, national and international levels.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering (or a closely aligned discipline), and have a demonstrated record of published research in internationally recognized journals of the highest quality. The successful candidate(s) will have a commitment to excellence in teaching of core courses in Transportation and Traffic Engineering at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed. The appointee(s) will also demonstrate a background in supervising final year undergraduate projects, Masters and Ph.D. students, an ability in collaborating with others in the University, and interest in contributing to Departmental, College, and University activities.
Who You Will Work With
The role of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (CNRE) is to remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve our strong international reputation for high quality teaching.
We aim to constantly develop our alumni and industry partnerships, to provide students with the highest level of training, and to expand the scope of our research expertise by attracting and retaining highly-skilled academic and support staff.
Civil and Natural Resources at UC is rated in the top 1 per cent of civil engineering schools in the world. A qualification from us is recognised globally, will open doors to employment on projects all over the world and has an international reputation that is the envy of other universities.
For more information about our department and team, please visit our website.
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Why UC
The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of "People Prepared to Make a Difference". You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.
For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus
The University of Canterbury is an Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) employer and we encourage diversity in our staffing profile. The University of Canterbury actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi - Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 2nd February 2020 (Midnight, NZ time)
Applications for this position must be submitted online through our careers website, and should include:
a 'cover letter', including a 2-3 page statement outlining the applicant's research interests and goals, teaching philosophy, and their thoughts on how to expand the expertise within the current traffic engineering group and contribute to the success of the Transportation team in the Department, and
a 'curriculum vitae' which includes a list of relevant research publications and the contact details of three referees.
Unfortunately we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process. Please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
For further information specifically about the role, please contact Dr. Mehdi Keyvan-Ekbatani, mehdi.ekbatani@canterbury.ac.nz
Title Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Transportation Engineering
Employer University of Canterbury
Job location 20 Kirkwood Ave, 8041 ‎ Ilam
Application deadline February 2, 2020
Job types Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Fields Industrial Design, Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Studies, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Education
20 Kirkwood Ave, 8041 ‎ Ilam
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Industrial Design, Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Studies, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Education
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