Lecturer – Maritime Engineering

About the role

The Australian Maritime College (AMC) at the University of Tasmania is seeking a full‑time Lecturer in Maritime Engineering. Based in Launceston, you will join the Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics (CMEH) to teach, conduct research and engage with industry partners.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate coursework in naval architecture, ocean engineering and related subjects.
• Design, set up and supervise physical scale‑model experiments in the towing tank and model test basin.
• Develop and update curriculum, laboratory sessions and project‑based learning activities.
• Secure external research funding, publish findings and supervise higher‑degree research students.
• Participate in CMEH and AMC committees, contribute to strategic planning and support student recruitment.

Required profile

• PhD in naval architecture, ocean engineering or a closely related discipline, or clear progress toward completion.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential for university‑level teaching and learning.
• Record of nationally recognised research with contributions to maritime engineering.

Required skills

• Naval architecture
• Ocean engineering
• Scale‑model testing and hydrodynamics
• Laboratory instruction and experiment design

What we offer

• Access to world‑class maritime simulation centres, research laboratories and specialist training infrastructure.
• Opportunities for industry‑connected research and consultancy.
• Support for professional development and research funding.