Senior Lecturer; Disaster Risk and Resilience

About the Role

About the Role is a summary of the position. The Senior Lecturer (Disaster Risk and Resilience) will deliver courses with a focus on real world industry-based problems and assist to lead the process of ongoing professional accreditation for Construction Management. Additionally, research will align with SABE’s priorities of regional urbanism, addressing climate challenges and collaborating with Indigenous practitioners and communities to work with Country.

These details reflect the role within the University of Newcastle’s School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) and its mission to deliver excellence in education, research, and professional service.

You are dedicated and forward-thinking with expertise and professional practice experience in construction management and disaster resilience. You bring a strong foundation in delivering courses focused on industry-based problems and a proven record of engagement with disaster affiliated organisations and/or disaster risk resilience projects.

You thrive in collaborative settings and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning and research environment. You value diverse perspectives and actively contribute to a culture that supports mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement. You are eager to collaborate with talented colleagues who are passionate about making a meaningful impact through education, research, and community engagement.

• Completed a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in disaster management aligned to built environment or related area.
• Demonstrated record of publication or non-traditional research output in high-quality outlets including evidence of international and national research collaborations and/or partnerships.
• Demonstrated recent capacity for independent research funding success; contributing as a chief investigator including collaborations which create new insights and opportunities for more junior researchers.
• Skills in active and effective record of supervision honours and master’s research projects and primary supervision of Higher Degree by Research students.
• Demonstrate recent ability to achieve teaching quality as indicated by internal and external surveys.
• Demonstrated recent leadership in learning and teaching activities, including program convening and course coordination.

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

The School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) is a dynamic part of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment at the University of Newcastle. With core disciplines in Architecture and Construction Management, SABE fosters excellence in the design, development, and delivery of the built environment. Operating across the Callaghan and Central Coast campuses, and extending its reach internationally through programs in Singapore, SABE offers a vibrant and globally connected academic environment.

Renowned for its impact-driven, interdisciplinary research, SABE is committed to addressing real-world challenges in sustainability, urban resilience, and equitable community design. Its contributions have helped position the University of Newcastle among the global leaders in sustainability, as reflected in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. These achievements underscore SABE’s dedication to shaping liveable communities and advancing social and environmental outcomes both locally and internationally.

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader with a reputation for excellence in education and research. Ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact, our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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