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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Mechanical Systems & Automation
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Auckland CBD, Auckland
Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)
Full time
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Posted 13h ago
The Department of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (SECMS) at AUT is seeking to appoint a permanent staff in either at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor position. Candidate should have a PhD and a record of teaching experience and research success in an area of Mechanical Systems, or Design and Automation or related fields in Mechanical Engineering.
The commencement date will be before January 2026 or by negotiation.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of four departments of the SECMS and currently has academic programmes in Mechanical and Mechatronics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with strong interests in Energy, Design, Materials and Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, System Dynamic and Control, Robotics and Mechatronics. Our programs are contemporary and popular, and we have built a reputation of excellence in teaching, research and engagement with the wider community through the dedication and expertise of our staff. The department offers a diverse and inclusive working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.
The school currently has over 2800 equivalent full-time students and about 110 permanent academic staff with approximately 1+0 PhD students.
This position will involve conducting high quality research, teaching and developing academic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A successful applicant will be expected to contribute to research and postgraduate supervision in one or more of the above-mentioned areas through her/his specialist field and take a leading role in service and teaching. The salary level offered, and related workload conditions will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
The School's teaching programmes can be found at: https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/engineering-computer-and-mathematical-sciences
To apply for any of this position, the applicants should indicate the position they are applying for and MUST provide a (1). statement - addressing the respective selection criteria provided for each level of this position, (2). a cover letter and (3). an updated CV.
For enquiries of an academic nature contact Professor Masud Khan (Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering), email: [email protected]. For the job description and the application process see http://careers.aut.ac.nz/
Selection Criteria
Lecturer in Mechanical System & Automation
Essential
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering in the field of Mechanical Systems, Engineering Design and Automation or related areas
Strong Ability in applying knowledge in dynamics and designing various components, products and mechanical systems and related automation for functional use
Strong ability to develop course contents including lab development, lecture and communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a wide range of students and various group sizes
Strong ability to adapt to a range of learning and teaching styles and employing diverse delivery techniques to inspire and engage students
Independent research experience and ability to undertake research in related areas through project supervision, publications and, where relevant, associated scholarly activities
Communication and teamwork skills to foster a cooperative work culture both within and outside the school
Desirable
Ability to secure research funding, initiate projects and develop partnerships with industry stakeholders
Ability and preparedness to participate in the school-wide administrative duties.
Selection Criteria
Senior Lecturer in Mechanical System & Automation
Essential
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering in the field of Mechanical Systems, Engineering Design and Automation or related areas
Strong subject and curriculum knowledge in dynamics and designing various components, products and mechanical systems and related automation for functional use
Demonstrated ability to develop course contents including lab development, lecture and communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a wide range of students and various group sizes
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a range of learning and teaching styles and employing diverse delivery techniques to inspire and engage students
Demonstrated research experience as evidenced by grant awards and undertaking research in related areas through research project development, supervision, publications and where relevant, associated scholarly activities
High level communication and teamwork skills to foster a cooperative work culture both within and outside the school
Desirable
Industry experience and demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with industry and external bodies, develop projects and relevant courses, secure research funding.
Demonstrated ability and preparedness to participate in the school wide administrative duties.
Selection Criteria
Associate Professor in Mechanical System & Automation
Essential
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering in the field of Mechanical Systems, Engineering Design and Automation or related areas
A record of high academic achievement and research appropriate for appointment as an Associate Professor
Extensive subject matter experience and curriculum knowledge in dynamics and designing various components, products and mechanical systems and related automation for functional use in Robotics or Transportation or Energy
Experience in pedagogical leadership and successfully developing contemporary and compelling courses/programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Demonstrated ability in teaching innovation such as to adapt to a range of learning and teaching styles and employing diverse delivery techniques to a wide range of students and various group sizes
Proven capacity in research through successfully leading research teams, research project development, supervision, publications, securing external funding, and developing research capacity in your colleagues
Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills to foster a cooperative work culture both within and outside the school
Desirable
Industry experience and proven ability to develop partnerships with industry and external bodies, develop projects and relevant courses, secure research funding
Experience in staff management and leadership such as a Program Leader/Director or Division Head
Salary Range:
Lecturer: $8+,000 - $105,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
Senior Lecturer: $10+,000 - $142,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
Associate Professor: $142,000 - $165,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
Reference: +0438
Closing Date: 23 October 2026, 11:55pm
Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week
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Auckland CBD, Auckland
Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)
Full time
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Posted 13h ago
The Department of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (SECMS) at AUT is seeking to appoint a permanent staff in either at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor position. Candidate should have a PhD and a record of teaching experience and research success in an area of Mechanical Systems, or Design and Automation or related fields in Mechanical Engineering.
The commencement date will be before January 2026 or by negotiation.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of four departments of the SECMS and currently has academic programmes in Mechanical and Mechatronics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with strong interests in Energy, Design, Materials and Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, System Dynamic and Control, Robotics and Mechatronics. Our programs are contemporary and popular, and we have built a reputation of excellence in teaching, research and engagement with the wider community through the dedication and expertise of our staff. The department offers a diverse and inclusive working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.
The school currently has over 2800 equivalent full-time students and about 110 permanent academic staff with approximately 1+0 PhD students.
This position will involve conducting high quality research, teaching and developing academic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A successful applicant will be expected to contribute to research and postgraduate supervision in one or more of the above-mentioned areas through her/his specialist field and take a leading role in service and teaching. The salary level offered, and related workload conditions will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
The School's teaching programmes can be found at: https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/engineering-computer-and-mathematical-sciences
To apply for any of this position, the applicants should indicate the position they are applying for and MUST provide a (1). statement - addressing the respective selection criteria provided for each level of this position, (2). a cover letter and (3). an updated CV.
For enquiries of an academic nature contact Professor Masud Khan (Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering), email: [email protected]. For the job description and the application process see http://careers.aut.ac.nz/
Selection Criteria
Lecturer in Mechanical System & Automation
Essential
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering in the field of Mechanical Systems, Engineering Design and Automation or related areas
Strong Ability in applying knowledge in dynamics and designing various components, products and mechanical systems and related automation for functional use
Strong ability to develop course contents including lab development, lecture and communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a wide range of students and various group sizes
Strong ability to adapt to a range of learning and teaching styles and employing diverse delivery techniques to inspire and engage students
Independent research experience and ability to undertake research in related areas through project supervision, publications and, where relevant, associated scholarly activities
Communication and teamwork skills to foster a cooperative work culture both within and outside the school
Desirable
Ability to secure research funding, initiate projects and develop partnerships with industry stakeholders
Ability and preparedness to participate in the school-wide administrative duties.
Selection Criteria
Senior Lecturer in Mechanical System & Automation
Essential
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering in the field of Mechanical Systems, Engineering Design and Automation or related areas
Strong subject and curriculum knowledge in dynamics and designing various components, products and mechanical systems and related automation for functional use
Demonstrated ability to develop course contents including lab development, lecture and communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a wide range of students and various group sizes
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a range of learning and teaching styles and employing diverse delivery techniques to inspire and engage students
Demonstrated research experience as evidenced by grant awards and undertaking research in related areas through research project development, supervision, publications and where relevant, associated scholarly activities
High level communication and teamwork skills to foster a cooperative work culture both within and outside the school
Desirable
Industry experience and demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with industry and external bodies, develop projects and relevant courses, secure research funding.
Demonstrated ability and preparedness to participate in the school wide administrative duties.
Selection Criteria
Associate Professor in Mechanical System & Automation
Essential
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering in the field of Mechanical Systems, Engineering Design and Automation or related areas
A record of high academic achievement and research appropriate for appointment as an Associate Professor
Extensive subject matter experience and curriculum knowledge in dynamics and designing various components, products and mechanical systems and related automation for functional use in Robotics or Transportation or Energy
Experience in pedagogical leadership and successfully developing contemporary and compelling courses/programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Demonstrated ability in teaching innovation such as to adapt to a range of learning and teaching styles and employing diverse delivery techniques to a wide range of students and various group sizes
Proven capacity in research through successfully leading research teams, research project development, supervision, publications, securing external funding, and developing research capacity in your colleagues
Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills to foster a cooperative work culture both within and outside the school
Desirable
Industry experience and proven ability to develop partnerships with industry and external bodies, develop projects and relevant courses, secure research funding
Experience in staff management and leadership such as a Program Leader/Director or Division Head
Salary Range:
Lecturer: $8+,000 - $105,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
Senior Lecturer: $10+,000 - $142,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
Associate Professor: $142,000 - $165,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
Reference: +0438
Closing Date: 23 October 2026, 11:55pm
Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week
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