Senior Lecturer (Human Factors)

Job Summary

The appointee will have responsibility for building on our research and training strengths in Human Factors. The successful candidate will be expected to play a significant part in further developing the international research reputation of the School in the Human Factors domain, by attracting external research funds, establishing collaborations with researchers within and outside the School, and publishing influential papers. The appointee also will also play a key role in the development of research-led teaching in Human Factors, and related fields, including the training of evidence-based applications of Human Factors. Teaching responsibilities will include the delivery of lectures and seminars in Human Factors, or cognate areas, to undergraduate and postgraduate students. In addition, the successful candidate will supervise honours and postgraduate research students. The successful candidate will be involved in arranging placements that will enhance students’ understanding of Human Factors in applied settings, and will contribute to the core service activities of the School, the Faculty and the University.

Key responsibilities

Research & Scholarship

Create significant and sound new knowledge in Psychology and disseminate it through means that will enhance the reputation of the School and the University (e.g., publication in highly ranked peer reviewed journals of international standing).
Create and help lead cross-disciplinary research initiatives in local, national and international arenas

Develop a network of contacts with local, national and international universities for the purposes of research collaboration and the enhancement of the reputation of the School and the University.
Play a leading role in bids for major research funding from national competitive funding agencies, from international funding agencies, and from industry and government partners.
Foster the research of other groups and individuals in the School, both in the field of Human Factors and in related discipline areas.

Teaching & Learning

• Contribute and commit to high quality, effective teaching, and unit coordination.
• Provide high quality supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD research projects.
• Take an active role in undergraduate and/or postgraduate education policy, curriculum development, and teaching to ensure an excellent student experience.
• Where appropriate, develop and supervise Master student placements to strengthen researcher-industry partnerships.

Service

• Contribute to the governance and collegial life within the School, across the Faculty and University and more broadly outside the institution including providing leadership in School and Faculty governance.
• Work within the legislative requirements of the University and support the University’s commitment to equity.
• Represent The University of Western Australia through involvement in professional associations, conferences, and other external activities.
• Attend School and Faculty meetings as required
• Other duties as directed by the Head of School.

Your specific work capabilities (selection criteria)

• Hold a PhD in Psychology, preferably in an area relevant to Human Factors.
• Have a strong track record in Human Factors research, including a history of publication in high quality journals and significant successful funding applications relative to opportunity
• Have made an outstanding contribution to high quality teaching in the field of Human Factors, or related areas, and display a willingness to develop curriculum and a commitment to enhancing the student experience
• Demonstrate evidence of a strong track record in the supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD students.
• Have a substantiated collegiate attitude, evidenced by a record of effective teamwork and a proven capacity to work with diverse groups, within and between Schools and Faculties and in collaborative research and training partnerships with industry and government personnel.
• Have experience in the successful development and implementation of School, Faculty and University policy, and the capacity to effectively handle administrative matters.
• Show significant evidence of the ability to effectively represent the discipline and School at Faculty and University levels, and to engage in highly effective communication with members of the community, professional bodies, industry, government and/or advisory groups.