CPD bookings can be made on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Foundations in Learning and Teaching

In 2004, the Centre for Professional Development will offer a new program, Foundations in Learning and Teaching (FILT), for recently appointed Macquarie staff, who are new to teaching, including sessional and contract teaching staff. The program is intended to support the Departmentally based induction processes. The program will be theoretically based with a practical, interactive and experiential approach to enable new teachers to prepare for their first experience of teaching at Macquarie.

The FILT program will replace the previously offered, Departmentally focused introductory workshops for sessional staff, and previous CPD induction programs.

Teaching staff, who have been at Macquarie for some time, might be interested in aspects of the Foundations Program, and if numbers allow, such staff will be able to attend a specific session, or the entire program. However preference will be given to new teaching staff.

The program will be offered twice yearly prior to the commencement of each semester. It will consist of four, daylong sessions spanning a 2-week period and will be held in E6A 116.

Focus	Dates		Time
1. Student Learning and Theories of Learning and Teaching	17 February	21 July	9.30am to 3.30pm
2. Curriculum Development and Assessing Student Learning	19 February	23 July	9.30am to 3.30pm
3. Developing Learning Environments	13 February	27 July	9.30am to 3.30pm
4. Evaluation and Critically Reflective Practice	26 February	27 July	9.30am to 3.30pm

More complete details about the program can be obtained from staff at the Centre for Professional Development:

Dr Sharon Fraser x8446
Dr Anna Reid x9780
Dr Maree Gosper x9752

In 2004, the Centre for Professional Development will be offering a professional development program for Macquarie staff who are newly appointed, and new to research.

The program will be theoretically based with a practical, interactive and experiential approach to enable new academic researchers to prepare for their first experience of research at Macquarie.

The program will be offered only once a year prior to the commencement of second semester. It will consist of four, daylong sessions run over a 2-week period and will be held in E6A 116.

Academic staff, who have been at Macquarie for some time, might be interested in aspects of the Foundations Program, and if numbers allow, such staff will be able to attend a specific session, or the entire program. However preference will be given to new academic staff.

Focus	Dates	Time
1. Developing a Research Program	23 September	9.30am to 3.30pm
2. Preparing Research Papers – how to publish	24 September	9.30am to 3.30pm
3. Applying for Grants - guidelines, management, conditions, ethics and IP	27 September	9.30am to 3.30pm
4.Preparing to Supervise Research Students	28 September	9.30am to 3.30pm

More complete details about the program can be obtained from staff at the Centre for Professional Development:

Dr Anna Reid x9780
Dr Sharon Fraser x8446
Dr Maree Gosper x9752

Postgraduate Study Opportunities for Staff

Applications are now open for entry to the Postgraduate Programs in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) or Education Studies (Higher Education).

Postgraduate Programs in Educational Leadership (Higher Education)

The Educational Leadership programs aim to provide participants with an introduction to the broad areas of leadership and organisational theory, and to assist them to develop their understanding of:

current and likely future approaches to the governance, structure and organisation of higher education
the nature of, and relationships between, academic and administrative leadership and management
the skills of effective academic and administrative leadership and management
the challenges facing, or likely to face, the leaders and managers of higher education institutions today and in the future.

The programs are suitable for academic and general staff who are currently in leadership or management positions, or who have the opportuntity to exercise leadership or management behaviour in their organisational units.

Postgraduate Programs in Education Studies (Higher Education)

These programs are designed for staff who are currently teaching or have recent teaching experience, and wish to further develop their scholarship and practice in teaching from a sound theoretical base.

The program aims to provide participants with:

an introduction to the broad areas of university learning and teaching in terms of current theory and research and the current context of higher education;
an opportunity for participants to critique and develop or redevelop their teaching practices or course units within the assignments offered in this course; and
an opportunity extend these studies to both broader and more specialised areas at Diploma and Masters levels.

As part of the University's commitment to the professional development of its staff, there are no tuition or student activities fees associated with any of the three core units of the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education Studies (Higher Education) for Macquarie University staff. Staff who wish to continue their studies in either the Diploma or Masters programs will incur normal HECS and student activities charges.

Please note that, as these are postgraduate programs, applicants must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

For further information or application forms, please contact Alison Cameron, CPD, x7598; email: alison.cameron@mq.edu.au

Applications for study in Semester 1, 2004, are due by 16 January 2004. No applications will be received after this date.

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To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Media mentions: We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by email to Kathy Vozella: kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Dr Roberto Anitori (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): said that while the surface of Mars is ‘toxic’ to life, microbes might thrive a few centimetres below ground, Weekend Australian, 8 November

Professor Mark Baker (APAF): said proteomics was sweeping through the world’s research community like ‘wildfire’, Sunday Herald Sun (Melbourne), 9 November; Sunday Tasmanian, 9 November

Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): interviewed about the process for including or excluding words in the Macquarie Dictionary, ABC Radio National, 6 November; interviewed about why some people can spell better than others, ABC 702, 11 November; interviewed about the latest edition of the Dictionary, Bathurst 2BS, 17 November

Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): her journey to bring the work of China’s master martial arts writers to Macquarie University began as a seven-year-old in Taiwan, The Australian, 22 October

Professor John Croucher (Statistics): his weekly ‘Number Crunch’ column included statistics such as ‘loudest recorded snore: 93 decibels’, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, 8 and 15 November

Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): interviewed about his presentation at the University of WA that details the possibility of time travel, ABC 702 Perth, 3 November; wrote that the idea of time travelling makes great science fiction, but advances in physics have prompted some scientists to take a fresh look at the possibility of building a working time machine, Bulletin with Newsweek, 11 November; is one of a number of ‘iconic’ eminent scholars employed by Australian universities, Australian Financial Review, 17 November; wrote that humans have the power to decide what our final destiny will be, Advertiser, 15 November

Associate Professor Richard de Dear (Physical Geography): said hair is affected by humid weather because it has the property hygroscopicity, Daily Telegraph, 13 November, 2SM, 13 November

Professor Elizabeth Deane (Environmental and Life Sciences): is a keynote speaker at a Women in Research conference, Rockhampton 4RO News, 10 November

Professor Richard Dunford (MGSM): said a good MBA should increase your experience of management, and in that way the degree broadened career options for many people, The Australian, 12 November

Ms Robin Edwards (MGSM): said that MGSM is the largest external provider of fully-taught postgraduate programs in the (Hong Kong) territory, Campus Review, November 5-11

Dr Dick Frankham (Biological Sciences): is a pioneer in the field of conservation genetics, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 November

Mr Darryl French (Warawara): congratulated Macquarie University Advanced Diploma in Community Management graduates, Darlene Crump and Jacqueline Cain from Moree, Moree Champion, 30 October

Dr Donna Gibbs (Education): interviewed about the Oz Spell competition and said that in the English language there is a big difference in how words are pronounced and how they are spelt, ABC 702, 11 November

Dr Kim Hawtrey (Economics): his report, commissioned by the Australian Banker’s Association, found that Australian bank fees and charges had fallen as a proportion of bank assets, Mercury (Hobart), 12 November; Herald Sun (Melbourne), 12 November; Daily Telegraph, 12 November; Courier Mail, 12 November; Canberra Times, 12 November; The Australian, 12 November; The Age, 12 November; Australian Financial Review, 12 November; Newcastle Herald, 12 November; Central Coast Herald, 12 November; Maitland Mercury, 12 November, Daily Advertiser Wagga Wagga, 12 November, Sydney Morning Herald, November 15

Professor John Hewson (MGSM): wrote (in relation to executive salaries) that we punish the most important and reward some of the worst, Australian Financial Review, 7 November; sees significant expansion potential in Asia after MGSM’s deal this year with Singapore Technologies’ education arm Raffles Corporation, The Australian, 12 November; was interviewed about corporate responsibility in today’s business environment, Australian Financial Review, 14 November

Mr Alex Malley (Economic and Financial Studies): with his Open Day ‘romance of accounting’ lecture, he tries to impress on aspiring accountants that an accounting degree is a gateway to romantic opportunities, The Australian, 12 November

Professor Philip Newall (Linguistics): found a lot of evidence that older Australians had difficulties in wearing hearing aids, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 November

Ms Melanie O’Connor (MGSM): was interviewed about 360-degree feedback and whether companies play with fire when they canvas opinions from the bottom up, Australian Financial Review, 14 November

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): believes that because intimate relationships matter to individuals they should also matter to the workplace, Canberra Times, 4 November, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 November; has been conducting research on fathering for more than 30 years, Sunday Age, 16 November

Ms Mary Sharp (IT Services): is the new IT Services Director at Macquarie University, The Australian, 11 November; Australian Financial Review, 10 November

Professor David Skellern (Electronics): sold wireless networking company Radiata to Cisco Systems, Australian Financial Review, 10 November

Mr Bill Steele (Research Park): said Macquarie University does not plan to establish a medical school at Rouse Hill and would not establish a traditional campus at the Centre, but a portal for students taking online courses to meet other students and attend tutorials, Hawkesbury Gazette,
29 October

Mr Robert Stokes (Business Law): was interviewed about planning issues associated with taxation of principal places of residence, ABC 702, 13 November

Professor David Throsby (Economics): his study shows the average income for professional artists – including dancers, actors, musicians, writers etc – has not kept pace with the rest of the labour force and is in real terms the same as it was in the mid 1980s, The Australian, 12 November, ABC Radio National, 13 November

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): participated in a panel discussion and said that he thinks it’s time to count non-combatant Iraqi people who have died, Drive program, ABC 702, 3 November

Professor Malcolm Walter (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): said damage to an important geological site may jeopardise formal approval of the Ediacaran Period next year, The Australian, 17 November

Professor Neil Weste (Electronics): sold wireless networking company Radiata to Cisco Systems, Australian Financial Review, 10 November

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): warned that a potential shortage of skilled workers could have dire consequences for business as she spoke at the CPA 2003 congress, South Coast Register (Nowra), 3 November; held talks with China’s Vice-Minister for Education Madam Wu Quidi and said it was the first time the executive shadowing scheme introduced by the AVCC some years ago had targeted women, The Australian, 12 November

Issues and Events

IT industry veteran Jonathan Farrell has just been awarded a Doctor of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, The Australian, 4 November

Macquarie University has signed a memorandum of understanding to work with other partners to create a ‘learning community’ at the Rouse Hill Regional Centre, Hawkesbury Gazette (Richmond), 29 October

The Macquarie Trio will present the world premiere of a new work by Australian composer Nigel Westlake at its 16 November concert at the Macquarie Theatre, Sydney Weekly, 5 November; Mosman Daily, 6 November, Manly Daily, November 14, Sunday Telegraph, November 16; their final concert expressed so much of what it was and is to be Australian, Courier Mail,
17 November.

Kangaroos from Waratah Park were rehabilitated at Macquarie University and recently re-released, Pittwater Life, 1 November

Macquarie University was missing from the share register in the sale of wireless networking company Radiata (built on University research) to Cisco Systems and benefited very little financially from the deal, Australian Financial Review, 10 November

Talkback callers said that the new Macquarie Dictionary omitted too many words and that it should not have included the word ‘agreeance’, ABC Radio National, 7 November

As part of a Masters of Media and Cultural Studies at Macquarie University, Robyn Maloney wrote a research assignment titled ‘The culture of LOTE in a multicultural Australia’, Southern Courier, 11 November

Samantha Murray is doing research on attitudes to obesity as part of a PhD at Macquarie University and is a lone voice in an increasingly fat-phobic society, Canberra Times, 13 November, Hobart Mercury, 14 November 03

A letter to the editor reported that the words ‘Groundsel’ and ‘Spikenard’ were bad but at least ‘Groundsel’ was in the Macquarie Dictionary, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 November

Local environmentalist Dr George Hawke studied air pollution meteorology at Macquarie University in 1972, Forbes Advocate, 15 November

Macquarie University spin-off company FLUOROtechnics was named as one of the ‘NSW companies leading the way’, Sunday Telegraph, 16 November

Three Macquarie University researchers won NHMRC grants totalling $800,000 to examine language disorders after brain damage, the structure and mechanism of human enzymes, and a treatment for adolescent anxiety and depression, Australian Financial Review, 17 November

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

INNOVATIONXCHANGE NETWORK SCHOLARSHIPS
Swinburne Entrepreneurship and Innovation Teaching Exchange
25 to 27 February 2004

The InnovationXchange Network, Australia’s leading innovation network with three-quarters of Australia’s universities as Network Leaders, is offering two $1000 scholarships to attend the Regional Entrepreneurship and Innovation Teaching Exchange, hosted by the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University of Technology.

Participation in the Teaching Exchange is limited to two-person teams consisting of an academic and an industry/business colleague. The scholarships cover the registration costs for two sets of paired participants, where the academic and industry or business participant is an InnovationXchange Network Member or member of a Network Leader. See www.innovationxchange.com.au for list of InnovationXchange Network Members and Network Leaders.

Modelled on the premier international Price-Babson teaching conference, the Regional Entrepreneurship and Innovation Teaching Exchange provides an entrepreneurship education and training program to stimulate practical and intellectual links between the academic and business worlds.

This program aims to help colleges and universities develop creative and innovative entrepreneurship curricula, increase teaching effectivneess and develop the teaching skills of entrepreneurs who are interested in engaging in full or part-time teaching or another active role on campus.

The two-person teams should comprise:

an academic normally involved in entrepreneurship or innovation teaching programs and
an industry/business colleague who is successful in their own business or company and wishes to link into teaching or other functions.

The Teaching Exchange will be held over two and a half days and the registration fee of $500 covers handout materials, morning teas, luncheons and a formal dinner on Thursday 26 February.

Further information: on the Teaching Exchange see: www.swin.edu.au/agse/research/conferences.htm

Complete the InnovationXchange Network Scholarships application form online at: www.innovationxchange.com.au/swinexchange.html or for more information contact Emily Byrnes at: ebyrnes@ixc.com.au

Deadline: Applications close 21 January 2004 and successful applicants will be advised by 30 January 2004.

AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION 2004 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The American Australian Association invites Australia¹s brightest minds and most promising researchers to apply for the third annual grant of fellowships to study in the United States under a program administered by the Association.

Graduate and post-doctoral winners of the fellowship grants, which include the Sir Keith Murdoch Fellowships as well as fellowships sponsored by ANZ Investment Bank and Merck, will do research and study at American universities and scientific organizations with the goal of strengthening Australia¹s social programs and economy.

At least six awards of US$25,000 will be granted to applicants whose proposals show the most original and promising real-world applications for their research.

The winners are to be chosen by an independent panel of prominent scientists, entrepreneurs and business executives.

Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by the judges in Australia, and winners will be notified by the end of May 2004.

Further Information: www.americanaustralian.org. The site provides information about the program; judges; detailed criteria for entrance; taxation concerns; instructions on how to apply and application forms.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by 5.00pm AEST on 16 March 2004.

DAAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR AUSTRALIA

The DAAD is Germany's largest scholarship-awarding organisation and runs several programs with which academic exchange between Germany and all parts of the world is supported.

These programs range from short-term exchanges for research or teaching purposes through to doctoral scholarships lasting several years.

The scholarships offered by the DAAD are awarded to younger university graduates from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music and art. Support is also available for young academics and scientists, university teachers and groups completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher.

Applicants are generally expected to be Australian nationals; foreign nationals may be eligible if they have been full-time students at an Australian university for more than one year at the time of application, or if they have been long-term members of academic staff.

Further information: is available from the DAAD website: http://ic.daad.de/sydney

THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN- SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC. TRUST FUND

2004 Jean Gilmore Bursary up to $5,000
2004 Thenie Baddams Bursary up to $5,000
2004 Daphne Elliott bursary up to $5,000

A bursary may be used for the purchase or hire of equipment, field trip or research expenses, thesis publication costs, fees incurred because of study commitments, or short-term assistance with living expenses.

Applications are invited from women who:

are enrolled in a Masters Degree by Research or PhD at an Australian university; and
have a good Honours degree or equivalent; and
have completed at least one year of postgraduate research (not including an Honours year); and
are Australian or overseas citizens; and
are not in full-time paid employment or on fully-paid study leave during the tenure of the Bursary; and
have not previously won any of these bursaries.

There is no restriction on field of study.

Further Information: Application forms may be obtained from the Scholarships Officer in the Higher Degree Research Unit, phone 9850 7277 or from AFUW website: http://www.afuw-sa-bursaries.mx.com.au

Deadline: 1 March 2004.

2004 THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN- SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC. TRUST FUND

2004 Coursework Bursary

This Bursary is open to women are Australian or overseas citizens and with a good undergraduate academic record to assist with a Master’s by Coursework degree or a Doctorate where the major component is coursework at any Australian university. There is no restriction on field of study.

Further Information: Application form for the Coursework Bursary may be obtained from the Postgraduate Studies Section, phone 9850 7342 or from AFUW website: http://www.afuw-sa-bursaries.mx.com.au

Deadline: 1 March 2004

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DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Psychology
Psychology Clinic Administrator
(Part-time (continuing)) (Job Share)
Ref. 18593

The appointee will be responsible for the administrative functions associated with the Psychology Clinic, which includes being the first point of contact for clients, managing accounts and library, and support and orientation of students.

Essential Criteria: Relevant administrative and basic bookkeeping experience; accounting knowledge; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and to exercise high degree of discretion and confidentiality; good time management, organisational and computing skills and a willingness to learn new computer packages; ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines.

Desirable Criteria: Experience working in a health or related area; library skills.

Enquiries: Ms Judy Hyde, Psychology Clinic Director on (02) 9850 8000 or email: jhyde@psy.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a part-time (continuing) (job share) basis for 2 or 3 days per week and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level 5 - $47,953 to $54,079 pa, including base salary $40,521 to $45,697 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro rata rates apply.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 26 November 2003. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL
Administration Officer
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 18849

Macquarie University has implemented a package-based student system, the Academic Management Information System (AMIS). The appointee will be responsible for the smooth and efficient functioning of the AMIS/Systems Support Services office and its projects. A major duty of this position is to record the progress of modifications and enhancements made to AMIS. The position is also responsible for the administration of all financial and contractual records.

Essential Criteria: Strong MS Office application skills; demonstrated success in the administration of financial records; well-developed written and oral communication skills; high-level administrative organisational skills; ability to work independently and prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria: Experience in a range of desktop applications.

Enquiries: Ms Suzanne Kelly on x9490 or email: suzanne.kelly@mq.edu.au

The position is available from December 2003 on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level 6 - $55,236 to $60,532 pa, including base salary $46,675 to $51,150 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 November 2003. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Division Manager
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 5871

The Division is responsible for the achievement of the University's educational, research and community outreach goals within the areas of Computing, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics and Telecommunications Engineering. The Manager participates fully in the Division's functions at an executive level, including responsibility for management of administrative and technical services and for the provision of financial and resource planning and other operational support to the Dean. The Manager continuously reviews and upgrades management systems in the Division including workplace relations, financial and asset management, security and risk management, information and Division support services.

Essential Criteria: Relevant degree and/or relevant experience; proved expertise, training and experience in the management of significant human, material and financial resources and projects; experience and ability to facilitate strategic initiatives; demonstrated capacity for independent high level judgement; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; detailed knowledge of administrative systems and processes; broad technical knowledge in one or more of the Division's technology areas; awareness of EEO and OH & S issues.

Desirable Criteria: Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience particularly in management.

Information Package: http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Louise Arnott on (02) 9850 9500 or larnott@ics.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Enquiries: Professor Ray Offen, Dean of the Division of Information and Communication Sciences, on (02) 9850 9109 or roffen@ics.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary range: Level 10 Band 1 - $85, 195 to $100,259 pa, including base salary $71,991 to $84,720 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL
Student System User Support Analyst
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19670

The appointee will perform a range of user support and data management tasks associated with the ongoing management of the University’s package-based Academic Management Information System (AMIS).

The appointee will play a key role in ensuring that AMIS meets existing admission and enrolment requirements for Macquarie International as well as supporting Macquarie International’s future student administration innovations. The successful applicant will contribute to the business analysis, testing and implementation of AMIS, and evaluate and implement improvements to user service and operating efficiencies for Macquarie International.

Essential Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in computing, information management or related field and/or extensive relevant experience; demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to formulate and implement practical solutions to complex problems in a software system; ability to learn quickly about a large information management system; demonstrated initiative, self-motivation and independence; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong customer service focus and the ability to liaise with staff at all levels; proved ability to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria: Experience with implementation and support of a major information management system, preferably a student information system .

Enquiries: Ms Suzanne Kelly on x9490 or email: suzanne.kelly@mq.edu.au

The position is available from December 2003 on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level 7 - $62,188 to $66,986 pa, including base salary $52,550 to $56,604 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 2 December 2003. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Department of Computing
Research Fellow (Level A or B)
(Question-Answering Systems)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19668

The appointee will work on an ARC supported project on question-answering systems within the Centre for Language Technology and will contribute to the development of the system and its localisation to practical applications and evaluation environments such as the Text Retrieval Conference. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying or whether they wish to be considered at both levels.

Essential Criteria at Level A: PhD (or submitted) in Computer Science or Computational Linguistics or a related area; strong background in an area related to question-answering systems; strong programming skills; ability to present research results at scientific meetings and to publish in the scientific literature; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Essential Criteria for Level B: PhD in a relevant area; at least three years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent in the area of question-answering systems; established publication record.

Enquiries: Dr Diego Mollá on 9850 9531 or email: diego@ics.mq.edu.au

Application Package: http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Melina Chan on (02) 9850 9514.

Research Fellow (Level A or B)
(Algebraic Models of Stream Ciphers)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19669

The appointee will work on an ARC supported project. The outcomes of the project include development of an algebraic model of steam ciphers whose structure depends on the cryptographic key and analysis of stream ciphers. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying or whether they wish to be considered at both levels.

Essential Criteria at Level A: PhD (or submitted) in Computer Science or Mathematics or a related area; strong background in cryptography or algorithm design and analysis; ability to present research results at scientific meetings and to publish in the scientific literature; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Essential Criteria for Level B:PhD in a relevant area and at least three years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent; established publication record in a relevant area; background in design and analysis of cryptographic systems or protocols.

Enquiries:Professor Josef Pieprzyk on (02) 9850 9516 or email: josef@ics.mq.edu.au

Application Package: http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Jane Teh on (02) 9850 9524.

General

These positions are available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of 30 months and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level A (Associate Lecturer) - up to $65,084 pa, including base salary $40,662 - $54,997 pa, up to 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading; an appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $51,271 pa.

Level B (Lecturer) - $68,480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 16 January 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Health and Chiropractic
Centre for Chiropractic
Chiropractic Teaching
Ref. 19008

Expressions of Interest for the 2004 Academic Year.

The Centre for Chiropractic seeks expressions of interest for sessional appointments from Chiropractors and other health care professionals, currently registered to practice in New South Wales, to undertake teaching activities in the Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and the Master of Chiropractic degrees.

Appointees will be involved in the presentation and on going development of the current chiropractic curriculum, including chiropractic skills/technique, biomechanics, diagnosis, rehabilitation, neurology, orthopaedics, pathology and professional studies.

Essential Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications; demonstrated ability to present theoretical and practical information in large and small group settings; excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills; ability to impart knowledge and professional skills, teach in the clinical disciplines and be excellent role models in professional behaviour.

Desirable Criteria: Recent, relevant tertiary teaching experience and/or involvement in scholarly activities in an area of health studies; ability to utilise presentation software such as Microsoft Powerpoint; current X-ray licence.

For 2004 the Centre wishes to have a pool of suitably qualified people who will contribute to lecturer and tutorial programs. Classes are run between the hours of 8.00am and 10.00pm, Monday to Saturday. Applicants with the greatest availability will be shown preference. Recent graduates are strongly urged to apply.

An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending this application, and available from Craig Lord, Administrative Officer (Academic) on 9850 9386 or crlord@els.mq.edu.au or at www.chiro.mq.edu.au

Applicants should note that an eligibility list is a pool of suitably qualified people who may be called upon from time to time depending upon need. Inclusion on this list does not guarantee employment with Macquarie University.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to Craig Lord, Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 18 January 2003. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

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FREE To anyone for use in the workplace. One PentiumII MB (266 Mhz, 512k, 384Mb), keyboard, 15inch monitor and mouse. Equipment only, no software. In working condition before the harddisk was wiped. Contact: before 5 December 2003 Angela Seeto x8897 or angela.seeto@mq.edu.au	FREE Couch/Double bed. Black futon style four seater couch which converts to a comfortable double bed available, to be picked up from Beecroft. Couch is surplus to requirements after 'flatting' offspring returned to the nest. Phone Margaret x7210.
FOR SALE Toyota Corolla 1992 Dec, 1.6 Sedan, reg 2/2004 (XZL 411). Auto, air condition, red, 113,000km, $6,000. Contact: Mark 0413 421 996	FOR SALE Benchtop ceramic water filter, $40. Contact: Gillian gheller@efs.mq.edu.au or x8541
FOR SALE Six (6) 1920's dining room chairs. Some restoration required. $240 ono. Lounge suite Five (5) pieces - 2 x 2 seater couches, one corner coffee table, 2 single armchairs to match cream and brown striped fabric. In excellent condition $200 ono. IKEA pine lounge chair in very good condition $50. Contact: Judith x7464	FOR SALE People Mover. Mitsubishi Nimbus 1988. Automatic. Silve. Seven seater. Service records available since 1999. This has provided good family transport for us over the last few years. It has a very flexible interior so you can set it up for taking the surfboards and/or the children! $2900. The condition is pretty good for its age. Contact: Roz x9716
FOR SALE Portable Dimplex Air Conditioning Unit $750 ono gas heater Everton $700 o.n.o. Contact: Jennifer x6985 or 0429 441 991	FOR SALE Large fish tank with stand, heater and filter. 125 cm x 45 cm x 38 cm and holds about 200 litres of water. Marine or freshwater tank. Large canister style filter that easily copes with the size of the tank. Glass cover rather than hood. Needs a new light. Looks great when set up well. Only 10 minute walk from Uni if you want to have a look at it. $250. Contact: James x6173
FOR SALE Seven (7) carrels, 1200 x 750, as new, cost $200, sell for $100 including chair. Contact: MUPRA Shirley x7699 or mupra@mq.edu.au	FOR SALE Australian Youth Choir Uniform: Everything a female chorister needs is available in excellent condition. Will suit a child in the 12 to 15 year age group. Items are skirt, yellow blouse, yellow skivvy, jumper, tie, long navy socks and robe. Will sell as a set for $150. Individual items may be available by agreement. Contact: Sharon x9768 or email: sharon.litchfield@pers.com.au.
WANTED Cheap (or free!) pre loved outdoor furniture (chairs, benchs, tables, any style). Contact: Jenny on x7061 or jenny.shedden@law.mq.edu.au	WANTED Accommodation. New lecturer, starting Feb 2004, seeks to house-sit or sublet a house or flat, starting February or March, for almost any length of time that suits you. I have no kids or pets. Contact: Tanya T.Schmah@surrey.ac.uk
WANTED Flatmate to share with one other a fully furnished two bedroom townhouse in Marsfield. The townhouse is in a well maintained complex, has two bathrooms and access to a pool and is just five minutes walk from campus. $145/week. Contact: Jennifer on 0412 625 234.	WANTED TV and video - 2SERFM Community Radio 107.3 FM. The Macquarie University Studio's in W6B Room 353 are in need of a TV and video for their journalists to monitor the news! If any one has a spare they can donate, we would be very grateful, and would offer endless cups of tea. Only Condition, it works! Contact: Studio Producer Reged Ahmad x6791 or 2ser@mq.edu.au
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