Professional Teaching Fellow - Structures (Engineering)

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent teaching and research-led University. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is the largest department in the Faculty of Engineering, with approximately 40 academic staff and approx. 600 undergraduate civil engineering students in years 2 to 4 who are specialising in structures. The Bachelor of Engineering degree is ranked no 6 in the world in terms of employer recognition and the person in this position plays a key role in maintaining that ranking.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic structural engineer with an established history of excellence and practical experience to deliver high quality teaching of practical design in the area of structural engineering. The appointee will lead, plan and deliver lectures, laboratories, tutorials and the assessment of students in order to provide our undergraduate students with excellent preparation for their future careers in structural engineering. The appointee will work from the Faculty of Engineering, located at 20 Symonds Street, Auckland City. 

The applicant will have a comprehensive and diverse record of consulting engineering experience at a very senior level, with demonstrated teaching skills and commitment to junior engineers and preferably to undergraduate engineers. They will have membership of IPENZ or the equivalent international organisation or the necessary qualifications to gain membership of IPENZ. A BE or BE(Hons) in Civil Engineering is essential.

This is a part time position for 32 hours per week.

Why work for us?

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave per year, and over 300 different career development courses. In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of other subsidies on internal and external services. For more information please visit: Career development and benefits.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.

Apply

To apply for this role please attach your cover letter to your CV, submitting via the University of Auckland careers website. All applications must be made online.

For further information, please contact Assoc. Prof. Charles Clifton via email: c.clifton@auckland.ac.nz.

Applications close Sunday 28 May 2017.