Lecturer - Signal Processing

rmit; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne is seeking a Lecturer in Signal Processing within the School of Engineering. The role combines teaching across undergraduate, masters and graduate diploma programs with research in biomedical signal processing and machine learning, while fostering industry partnerships and an inclusive academic environment.

You will develop curricula, support student learning, and may contribute to course coordination and supervision of research candidates, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
• Appointment subject to Working with Children and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Teach across undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs.
• Develop contemporary curriculum and support student learning.
• Build partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities.
• Work collaboratively with Biomedical Engineering and contribute to course coordination and research supervision.

Skills

Biomedical signal processing

Machine learning

Curriculum design

Research supervision

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Full-time, Continuing position

Salary Academic Level B ($119,915 - $142,402 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Primarily based at Melbourne City campus, and the potential to work across other RMIT campuses as required.

About the Role

Join RMIT's School of Engineering as a Lecturer in Signal Processing and help shape the next generation of biomedical engineers. This continuing Level B role offers the opportunity to combine high-quality teaching with research in biomedical signal processing, machine learning and related areas, while contributing to an inclusive, industry-connected academic environment.

You will teach across undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs, develop contemporary curriculum, support student learning, and build partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in Biomedical Engineering and may also contribute to course coordination, research supervision and initiatives that strengthen RMIT's impact in health, technology and engineering.

Why work with us?

This is an opportunity for an emerging academic to grow their teaching, research and industry engagement profile in a university known for applied, work-connected learning and research with real-world impact. You will be part of a supportive STEM College community that values collaboration, accountability, respect and empowerment, with access to multidisciplinary networks across engineering, health innovation, digital technologies and industry partnerships.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

• Demonstrated track record in biomedical signal processing and machine learning
• Demonstrated ability to design, prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels (including online and blended delivery), and the ability to produce high-quality curriculum or program materials using inclusive learning and teaching approaches
• Ability to undertake course coordination role and embedding technology-enhanced course design and delivery.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government, particularly in biomedical engineering sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration and inclusive practices.

Qualifications:

• Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
• Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the STEM College

LEARN! GROW! DO!

Together transforming the world through STEM

STEM College is a community of exceptional researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game changers, supported by talented professional staff. We deliver higher education programs across STEM disciplines at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, with a strong focus on work-aligned, life-changing student experiences.

Our research strengths span advanced manufacturing and design, computing technologies, health innovation and translational medicine, nano materials and devices, and sustainable systems. Industry is central to what we do, helping ensure our research creates real-world impact and our students graduate ready to contribute.

We are proud of our inclusive and caring culture, and we support every member of our community to achieve their potential. In STEM we CARE - Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.

For further information about the STEM College please visit the following site: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

Position Description - Lecturer, Signal Processing

Applications Close: 29 Oct 2026 11.59 pm

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