Number 3/98                                                                                            20 March 1998
 

TIME FOR APPLICATIONS
FOR PERMANENCY

Academic staff are invited to apply for permanency in the first round for 1998. Academic staff who have now completed two years or more on probation are eligible to apply. Academic staff whose probation runs out before the second round of permanency in August 1998 will need to submit their applications in this round. Heads of Schools have lists of their staff who are currently on probation.

Applications must be made on the Permanency Application Form (form 10.01a) with the Head of School Report Form attached (form 10.01b) along with all Annual Probation Report forms.

Applicants should refer to Probation for Academic Staff in Tenurable Positions (Section 10.01), or Probation for Academic Staff in Convertible Positions (Section 10.02) policies for further details.

Policy documents and forms are available from your Head of School and on the web at http://www.pers.mq.edu.au, see Chapter 10, Personnel Management Handbook.

Applicants who wish to provide SETS will need to arrange them to be forwarded from CHEPD to the Committee. Applicants undertaking higher degrees should organise a progress report from their supervisor to be sent to the Committee.

All staff are encouraged to seek assistance and counselling from their supervisor and/or Head of School regarding the format and timing of their applications.

Eight copies of the entire application should be provided to the Personnel Office by the closing date on Thursday, 30 April 1998, and late applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries should be directed to Anne Micallef (x9785) or Sue Verdich (x9701) in the Personnel Office.

Colin J Cashman
Director, Personnel

TIME ALSO FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PROMOTION

Applications are now invited for promotion to the levels of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor for the 1998 round.

The closing date for applications for promotion (effective 1 January 1999) is Thursday 30 April 1998.

Twelve copies of your application should be provided to the Personnel Office. (Please allow enough time for your Head of School to complete a report by the closing date).

In addition to the policy documents, advice on preparing your application, and the forms, copies of the most recent reports of the Promotion Committees are available on the Web (http://www.pers.mq.edu.au) or from the Personnel Office.  Please note that you are also responsible for arranging for your own SETS to come from CHEPD and for ensuring that your referees send their reports direct to the Personnel Office by 30 April 1998.

Applications for promotion should be forwarded to the Personnel Office, Building C4B, by the closing date. Any enquiries about the procedures can be directed to Sue Verdich, x9701.

Colin J Cashman
Director, Personnel

Diana Salisbury, who had recently taken Voluntary Early Retirement from her position in the Personnel Office, died in late February after an illness of some months. Some years earlier Di was personal assistant to the University's first Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Di had many friends amongst staff members at Macquarie, both general and academic, and they will be saddened to know that she is no longer with us. Her family arranged a private funeral, and a few days later a wake for some of those who knew and loved her. If you would like further information, call Cynthia Hamilton, (x7448). 

DATES CHANGED FOR OH&S TRAINING

The Office Ergonomics Courses planned for 19 March and 8 April have been cancelled. Members of staff wishing to attend an Office Ergonomics course can now secure a placement by enrolling for the following course:

Office Ergonomics
7 April 1998
2.00 - 5.00pm
C4B - Conference room

Ugo Cernot
OH&S Officer

EEO NEWS

Help Select Representative

Four volunteers responded to the request for expressions of interest from staff willing to represent staff and students from non-English speaking background on the Equal Opportunity Committee. The Equal Opportunity Committee at its last meeting requested that all staff who might require such representation be invited to meet the volunteers so that a group decision can be made as to the most suitable person. If this is relevant for you, please let me know if you would be interested in participating in the selection of your representative and I will arrange a meeting at a convenient time. Please contact me by telephone (x7471) or e-mail sarah.levin@mq.edu.au

OSGOs Ready to Assist

The beginning of a new academic year is a busy and sometimes stressful period for most staff. In 1998, staff will be devoting considerable effort to providing high quality and effective services, often with reduced resources. It is not difficult to imagine that these pressures may lead to misunderstanding and the perception of being unfairly treated, harassed or otherwise on the wrong end of unfair or unlawful discrimination

If you have such a workplace problem or grievance, an On Staff Grievance Officer (OSGO) is a readily accessible first point of contact for you to discuss your concerns. In a confidential, informal and supportive environment, you will be assisted to consider options and develop a range of appropriate actions which may resolve the matter. The OSGO aims to facilitate the resolution of the issues raised, and wherever appropriate, to restore a harmonious working environment.

After many years of providing helpful support to staff, Mr Roger Nurse resigned as an OSGO at the end of 1997. In 1998, two new On Staff Grievance Officers are available. The complete group is now as follows:

Mr Andrew Busuttil (OCS) x9418
Professor Ed Davis (MGSM) x8999
Ms Sheri Evans (Centre for Chiropractic) x9383
Ms Liz Keane (Biology) x8140
Dr Alan Tidwell (MGSM) x9963
Bronte Mitchell (Library) x7200

Sarah Levin
EEO Officer

What is it? It looks like a transparent mouth denture or plate, with little studs connected to many wires. Also with a plaster cast of a mouth and teeth. This artificial palate is used to measure the tongue and palate contact area during speech, and is custom made for an individual mouth. It was lost in the University Mail System after coming all the way from the UK and was addressed to Dr Sallyanne Palethorpe.

If you have this item sitting on your desk or have seen it somewhere, please ring Ray (x8765), or send it to Ray Robinson, School of English, Building C5A room 539. It is required for a current Speech Research study. We wish to avoid ordering another one at $500 and waiting another two months for it to come from the UK! Any help appreciated. 

MUPRA NEWS

From 12 March, MUPRA's office will be in Building E7A Room 108. Phone and fax lines remain the same: Phone x7699, fax: x9954, e-mail: mupra@mq.edu.au. The MUPRA office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9.00am and 12 noon, and from 1.00 to 5.00pm.

New Research Student Facility

The University is about to open facilities for research Postgraduates in Room 329 of Building C5A.

The facility has 80 carrels, ergonomic chairs and under-desk lockers which postgraduates may secure with their own padlock. The computer laboratory within the facility has two laser printers and 10 computers. In the two student rooms there are wireless connections for your laptop to gain access to the University system, once you have the relevant access card (through OCS).

Access to the room will be by electronic card. The Postgraduate Studies Office will allocate the cards to research postgraduates once the opening date has been announced. All enquiries about access should be directed to Professor Jack Bassett.

MUPRA BBQ

Take a break on the weekend and join other postgraduates for a nature experience. Bring your family members and friends to a MUPRA Saturday lunch time BBQ (facilities available). Bring your own drinks and food to the Fauna Park, off Culloden Road on 4 April. Tours to see animals each half hour 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Weekend Coursework Seminar

The Saturday Seminar Program on 28 March (9.00am to 1.00pm) is on MUPRA's web site at http://www.mq.edu.au/~mupra/

Vivienne James, MUPRA

STUDENT RESEARCHER SEEKS SUBJECTS

A BPsych(Hons) student is currently researching the efficacy of Reiki healing in the treatment of migraine. Reiki is an ancient form of healing, in which Reiki practitioners use the gentle practice of "laying-on of hands" to channel energy into the body of the recipient, promoting harmony and balance. A Reiki treatment is painless, relaxing and non-invasive. In fact, there are no known negative or adverse effects of Reiki that the student is aware of. Reiki does not involve any type of manipulation or removal of clothing, just the gentle "laying-on of hands".

Participation in this research involves visiting a room on campus, once a week for four weeks, to receive a free Reiki treatment of between thirty minutes and an hour in duration. You will also be asked to complete a migraine diary for three months. It is hoped that these treatments will aid in minimising or alleviating migraine symptoms, although a cure cannot be promised.

If you suffer from at least two migraines a month, and are interested in participation, please contact Lisa Lunnon for further details (tel: 9452 4078; e-mail: blunnon@ozemail.com.au.

LETTERS

Dear Editor,

The resumption of classes has seen the annual resumption of illegal parking on campus. Every day in Week 1, in the undercover parking areas in the middle of campus, at least one person acted as though the clear "No Parking Any Time" signs didn't apply to him/her. And I didn't see a single offending vehicle with an infringement notice!

The University's traffic and parking rules are both clear and fair. Yet a small minority of drivers ignore them every day, and the security staff seem to do nothing about the resulting hazards and inconvenience. Regular enforcement (at least twice a day) is needed NOW, and should this prove ineffective, some revenue collecting would not be unreasonable.

Michael Edgeloe (MPCE)

(And have you seen the pile-up around 6.00pm as cars leaving the University fill two lanes for turning right into Herring Road at the gates ? - Editor)

CHEPD News

http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au

March/April Workshops

All teaching staff at some time will have students with disabilities in their classes. In March and April, CHEPD is offering two workshops focusing on how to assist students with disabilities, conducted by experts from within Macquarie.

Assisting Students with a Disability:
an Overview

Monday 30 March, 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116.
Gai Wibberley, Disability Service Coordinator, Macquarie University

The first workshop is designed to assist staff understand the overall needs and rights of students with disabilities. It will offer information about the language of disability, myths and misconceptions about disability, legal responsibilities, university policy, sources of advice and assistance for students with disabilities. There will be opportunity for questions and discussion of these issues in a practical way. To book: phone CHEPD on x9721, or e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Assisting Deaf Students

Monday 6 April 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116.
Viona Woodroffe, Coordinator, Academic Support Services for Deaf Students, Macquarie University

The second workshop focuses specifically on the needs of deaf students. This session is designed to raise awareness of the challenges which deaf students encounter in completing a degree. It discusses effective ways to communicate with deaf students and includes how to work with a Sign Language Interpreter. To book: phone CHEPD on x9721, or e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

In the Leadership and Management Development program, the following two programs still have places available:

Leading and Managing an Academic Unit

Mondays from 20 April 12.00 to 2.00pm

This project has been specifically designed to support Heads of Schools, Disciplines and Centres to develop their understanding of strategic and operational aspects of their roles. For this program, participants may enrol in all seven sessions, or individual sessions from the project.

Leading and Managing within the University

Wednesdays from 22 April 9.30am to 11.30am

This workshop series has been specifically designed for academic or general staff with, or aspiring to, leadership responsibilities in a higher education institution. For this program, participants may enrol in all seven sessions, or individual sessions from the project.

Full details of all sessions and programs can be found in CHEPD's comprehensive book of Programs and Activities 1998.

WebEd

Thursday 2 April 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116

The next session for the WebEd special interest group is Tutorials and the Web. This session examines various teaching and learning strategies that can be enabled by the Web. By careful selection of appropriate web-enabled strategies we can provide the different interactions required for our particular discipline and subject matter. Using the capabilities of the Web we can now facilitate learning experiences that are quite different from the traditional "tutorial" form.

No bookings are necessary for this session. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780.

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

Media mentions: While the Public Relations Unit subscribes to a print media monitoring service, there are times when it misses a mention. Hence, to ensure higher accuracy in the MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA, please let us know whenever you have been either a subject of a newspaper or a magazine article, a review, or indeed, your byline appears on any of them. This includes letters-to-the editor. Importantly, we rely on your help for radio/ TV mentions or personal appearances. Kindly forward the details to Jack Rozycki, Media Officer, by e-mail to: jack.rozycki@mq.edu.au Other options are fax: (9850) 9658; or the internal mail system (W6B 148).

Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): quoted as saying that the reasons why Justice Callinan withdrew from the Hindmarsh case were "a little thin", in Bernard Lane's column in The Australian, 3 March; quoted in analysis sidebar dealing with Justice Callinan's withdrawal, he said Commonwealth would have had to eventually present to the High Court the details of Justice Callinan's relationship with the government, but in the main article, Professor Blackshield said the Attorney-General should be given the benefit of the doubt, Financial Review, 6 March.

Ms Kathy Bowrey (Law): appeared on Lateline program as commentator on Bill Gates' and Microsoft's problems with its alleged anti-competitive behaviour, ABC TV 10:30pm, 11 March.

Professor George Cooney (Director, Teacher Education Program): quoted as head of the technical scaling committee, saying that an additional new step in the calculation of the University Admissions Index (the replacement for TER) will make the system fairer, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 March; his report quoted that in some cases the TER estimates given by the schools were very inaccurate, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 March.

Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic and Financial Studies): interviewed about high-tech exam cheating, Julie Christianson program, Radio 8DDD (Darwin), 3 March.

Dr Julie Fitness (Behavioural Sciences): quoted on people's insatiable curiosity about celebrities' sex lives, Australian Women's Forum, February issue.

Mr Graham Godbee (Graduate School of Management): quoted saying that corporate group brainstorming does not necessarily bring forth creative results, Financial Review, 6 March.

Mr Paul Gollan (Graduate School of Management): developed thesis that happy employees increase profits, productivity, in article under his name in The Australian, 11 March.

Mr Robin Graham (Graduate School of Management): mentioned as talking to Australian Institute of Management with a view to allowing suitably qualified AIM members to transfer into MGSM programs, Financial Review, 13 March.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): letter-to-the-editor response to her column on the c-word, The Age, 6 March; in regular column defends relativism by citing the special indigenous rights versus equal rights dilemma of Wik, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 March.

Dr Michael Johnson (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics): interviewed on the millennium bug problem for computers and other devices on Radio 2RES-FM, 15 January.

Mr Desmond Manderson (Law): quoted as saying that the new Jurisprudence On-Line course (JOL) was first step by Macquarie to produce many of its courses digitally, Sydney Morning Herald; JOL mentioned in News on Radio 2GB and 2WS, 11 March.

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Behavioural Sciences): in article about balancing work and family was quoted as saying that emphasis on work hours hides real impact that changing work patterns are having on families, West Australian, The Age, 11 March.

Associate Professor Wendy Schiller (Institute of Early Childhood): quoted saying that teaching young children requires a lot more energy and dedication than many potential carers realise, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 March.

Professor Alf van der Poorten (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics): used in illustration of Fermat's last theorem heading article about same, Review section, Financial Review, February 20; mentioned as having been re-elected president of the Australian Mathematical Society, Noticeboard column, Campus Review, 4 March.

Dr Andrew Vincent (History, Philosophy & Politics): commenting on Kofi Annan's breakthrough talks in Baghdad, Sky News, Foxtel, SBS News, Morning Drive program, Radio 3CR (Melbourne), 24 February and, on the latest UN Security Council deliberations vis-a-vis Iraq on SBS News, 3 March; mentioned in Column 8: a case of an ill khamsin that blew some good: his Introduction to Middle East Politics course saw enrolment rise from 70 to 110 as a result of the media interest in the Iraqi crisis, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 March, interviewed on 3AK (Melbourne) on Islam in Indonesia today, 13 March.

Professor June Wangmann (Institute of Early Childhood): said pre-school provides enriching experiences but is concerned about children of working parents being passed between three or four sets of carers a day, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 March.

Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): as columnist he reprises his appearance on Compass, discussing the issue of manhood, The Australian, 4 March.

Mr John White (Graduate School of Management): quoted saying that a strong MBA comes from "continuous process of knowledge building", Australian Financial Review, 13 March.

CONFERENCES

Women's Progress: Perspectives on the Past
Blueprint for the Future
12 and 13 June 1998, Washington, DC

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) announces its 1998 conference to be co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program at the George Washington University. The conference will address women's economic and social progress. Sessions will discuss social science research on women's progress, methodological and statistical issues in measuring women's progress, public policy measures that have augmented or diminished women's status, how the issues of race and class interact with measuring women's progress, future goals for women's progress, and methods for attaining those goals. Contact: Jill Braunstein or Megan DeBell at the Institute for Women's Policy Research, phone (202) 785 5100, fax: (202) 833 4362, or e-mail: iwpr@www.iwpr.org or, visit their web site at www.iwpr.org

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

RURAL ALLIED HEALTH PLACEMENT GRANTS - First Semester 1998

The NSW Health Department is offering allied health clinical placement grants of up to $500 to assist with travel and accommodation costs. Students, from both rural and urban backgrounds, who are undertaking a rural placement in 1998 and are in their final 2 years of an undergraduate course, or either year of the following postgraduate courses are eligible to apply: Dietetics (UG & PG)/Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Podiatry/Pharmacy/Social Work/Speech Pathology /Psychology (MA). First semester applications open: Monday 6 April 1998. Closing date: Friday 15 May 1998. Grant Application Guidelines and forms can be accessed through the internet address: www.nor.com.au/community/rhsu or e-mail : rhsu@nor.com.au. tel: (02)6640 2304, fax: (02)6640 2499.

THE BRITISH AEROSPACE AUSTRALIAN/LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY/CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarships are open to Australian citizens who wish to pursue a one-year course of postgraduate study in any approved engineering discipline leading to an MSc degree at Loughborough University in Britain. The scholarship will cover tuition and other fees, a maintenance allowance and return economy or excursion airfare between Australia and Britain. Application forms are available from British Aerospace Australia, P O Box 180, Salisbury SA 5095. Tel: (08) 9290 8888 or Fax: (08)8290 8800. Closing date: 31 March 1998.

RUSSIAN SCHOLARSHIPS 1998/99

The Ministry of Education in Russia is offering scholarships to Australian citizens for study in Russia in 1998 and 1999. Acceptance into Russian tertiary education establishments is limited to a number of disciplines: Journalism, Law, Economics and Administration, International Relations, Medicine. For postgraduate studies at tertiary institutions, acceptance may be granted to candidates holding higher degrees of Master of Science/Arts level, preferably no older that 35 years of age. Further information and application form, is available form the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Council Building). Closing date: 15 May 1998.

THE ENGLISH - SPEAKING UNION

The scholarship is open to University Graduates who are Australian citizens, 35 years of age or younger, living in New South Wales or the Australian Capital Territory, whose intention it is to return to Australia. Value of Scholarship: $8,000. Further information and application form is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Council Building). Closing date: 5 June 1998.

POSITIONS VACANT

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only)
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH, LINGUISTICS AND MEDIA: (National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research): Administrator, Research and Professional Development - Ref. 16338. The appointee will assist the co-ordinators and other staff of the Research and Professional Development Section of NCELTR with all administrative functions, including budget preparation, purchasing and accounting documentation, word processing, casual and part-time staff recruitment, and the marketing, organisation, and administration of the Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL, short courses, forms and seminars. Applicants must have an Associate Diploma in a business related area, plus extensive subsequent administrative experience, or equivalent training and/or experience, a knowledge of the organisation and marketing of academic programs, forums and seminars, knowledge of effective project planning and management and financial management and budgeting, as well as high level computing skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases. In addition, strong problem solving skills, and a high level of interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Jennifer Winton on x7673, e-mail: jennie.winton@mq.edu.au. A job description is available on request and should be obtained before applying. The position is available initially until 31 December 1999, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding. Salary range: Level 6 $38,121 to $41,819 per annum, increasing to $39,837 to $43,700 from 1 January 1999 plus superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 27 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only)
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH, LINGUISTICS AND MEDIA: (National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research): Systems Manager - Ref. 16299. The appointee will manage the information systems for the Centre. This will include maintaining and updating policies and systems for information technology management, purchasing and maintaining hardware and software, ensuring appropriate access for all staff to information technology, and maintaining the asset register. Applicants must have a degree with either a major in computing or postgraduate qualifications in computing. In addition, applicants must demonstrate excellent organisation and interpersonal communication skills, and have extensive experience with systems analysis and management, with cross platform hardware and software maintenance, including NT servers and TCP/IP. Preference will be given to applicants with postgraduate qualifications in technology management and experience with designing, setting up and maintaining relational databases. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Jennifer Winton on x7673, e-mail: jennie.winton@mq.edu.au. A job description is available on request and should be obtained before applying.

The position is available initially until 31 December 1999, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding. Salary range: Level 7 $42,974 to $46,322 per annum, increasing to $44,908 to $48,4071 from 1 January 1999 plus superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 27 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only)
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Macquarie Lighthouse Press: Bindery Officer (Part-time) - Ref. 17249. Applications are invited for appointment to a position of part-time (15 hours per week) Bindery Officer within the Macquarie Lighthouse Press (The Macquarie University Printery). The Macquarie Lighthouse Press offers a full printing service from paste-up through to finishing and delivery. It is rapidly moving from traditional printing methods to modern high speed digital printing incorporating elements of desk top publishing and editing. Some specialist work continues to be produced using offset printers. Colour work is carried out on copiers and offset printers. The position will focus on a range of operations within the finishing section involving a range of equipment and hand work. The appointee will be required to share the delivery service with other staff.

Applicants must have had several years of experience as a table hand and bindery assistant being able to work a programmable guillotine, perfect binder, thermal binder, stitchers, paper drills and shrink wrapping equipment. They should be committed to the production of high quality work, have a customer service orientation and be able to work under extreme pressure during peak periods. Applicants must have a current drivers licence. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Bill Moody, Printery Manager, on x7395. A job description is available on request. Salary range: Level 3 $26,223 to $29,689 per annum (pro-rata rates apply) increasing to $27,403 to $31,025 from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 27 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only)
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Macquarie Lighthouse Press: Assistant Manager - Ref. 18184. A competent and efficient person is required to assist in the management of the University's busy in-plant printery to meet the University's printing requirements economically, accurately, on time and of the highest quality. Duties include the supervision of staff, organising work flow, monitoring productivity, quality control, analysing performance, ensuring cost recovery, liaising with suppliers and contractors and ensuring maintenance is carried out on equipment. Applicants must have extensive printing trade background preferably with a trade certificate. Experience as a supervisor in an in-plant, instant or small commercial print shop environment together with strong interpersonal skills are essential. A sound knowledge of all facets of pre-press and finishing is also required and must be committed to the production of high quality output, have a customer service orientation and be able to work under pressure during the Printery's peak periods.

Preference will be given to applicants with some knowledge of computerised management systems and digital printing. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Bill Moody, Manager, Macquarie Lighthouse Press, on x7395. A duty statement is available on request. Salary range: Level 7 $42,974 to $46,322 per annum increasing to $44,908 to $48,407 from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 27 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, COMPUTING AND ELECTRONICS: Lecturer in Electronics - Ref. 18419. The appointee will teach in the Electronics undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise postgraduate research, develop a vigorous research program, and contribute to the administration and promotion of the Electronics Department. Applicants must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Electronics or other relevant discipline, a track record of internationally competitive research in microelectronics (VLSI design) or communication systems, and be keen and able to develop and maintain strong industrial research collaboration. They must also be excellent teachers. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing staff, in microelectronics, communication systems and electromagnetics.

Enquiries: Professor Neil Weste on x9149. An information package must be obtained prior to sending your application and is available from Ms Avigail Abarbanel on x9147. Further information is available at http://www.mpce.mq.edu.au/. This position is available from 1 July 1998 for a fixed term of five years with the possibility of conversion to tenure. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $47,363 to $56,245 per annum increasing to $49,495 to $58,776 from 1 January 1999. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE: Centre for Flexible Learning: Senior Lecturer and Director, New Learning Technologies - Ref. 18421. The Director, New Learning Technologies will be responsible for providing University-wide leadership in the effective implementation of new learning technologies, particularly the World Wide Web, in support of flexible learning. The appointee will provide technical leadership for teaching and learning development projects involving the Centre for Flexible Learning. The appointee will be expected to research, trial and make recommendations on emerging learning technologies, contribute to the evaluation of CFL teaching and learning development projects, and disseminate results via workshops, publications, conference papers and other appropriate means. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the skills development and training of CFL staff and to the University's other staff development activities relevant to the Centre's teaching and learning development responsibilities. The successful applicant will also be required to contribute to the development and implementation of flexible learning policy and practice at Macquarie University. Applicants must have a record of technical and academic leadership of computer-based flexible learning development projects and their implementation at tertiary level. They must have a strong understanding of the technical basis of WWW/multimedia applications and an appreciation of educational theory relevant to flexible learning and must have experience of contributing to staff development activities in support of flexible learning, experience in the evaluation of flexible learning development initiatives and have made research or practice-based contributions to the academic literature on flexible learning and teaching innovation. Applicants must also have a PhD and a record of University teaching and research appropriate for appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer.

Enquiries and further information package: Associate Professor David Rich, Director of the Centre for Flexible Learning on x8390 or e-mail: david.rich@mq.edu.au. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. This position is available for a period of three years, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level C (Senior Lecturer) $58,020 to $66,901 per annum increasing to $60,631 to $69,912 from 1 January 1999. An appropriate market loading may be paid to a suitable appointee. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE: Centre for Flexible Learning: Computing Services Officer - Ref. 18420. The appointee will be responsible for maintaining computing systems and networks for the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL), providing hardware and software support for users of both IBM PC's and Macintosh systems. The appointee will also be expected to provide systems and software support for CFL teaching development projects and the CFL website as well as undertaking some computer programming. Applicants must have experience in support and development of web servers and browsers, a high level of skill in systems implementation and problem diagnosis, the ability to provide a high level of technical support for multimedia applications, and the ability to write computer programs in languages such as C++, PERL and java. Applicants must also be familiar with the requirements of computing services in a higher education environment and be able to foster good working relationships with academic and general staff.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a complete or part-degree in computing science or a related discipline as well as experience in providing computer support in a networked environment. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Carolyn Wivell, Executive Manager, Centre for Flexible Learning on x7550 or e-mail: carolyn.wivell@mq.edu.au. The position is available for a fixed-term of three years, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level 7 $42,974 to $46,322 per annum increasing to $44,908 to $48,407 from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE: Centre for Flexible Learning: Instructional Designer - Ref. 18121. The appointee will work with a team of graphic designers and WWW/multimedia developers assisting academic staff to design and develop flexible learning resources for undergraduate, postgraduate and lifelong learning programs. The learning resources will be produced in a variety of media, some print-based, though the majority will be electronic formats. The appointee may also be required to contribute to the development of electronic materials to support the research, administrative and community outreach activities of the University. Applicants must have University qualifications in education, instructional design or a related field, experience in the preparation of learning materials in electronic formats and a sound knowledge of adult learning principles. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and the ability to prioritise work are also essential.

Preference may be given to applicants with skills in computer-based information and communication resources. The position is available for a fixed-term of three years, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Carolyn Wivell, Executive Manager, Centre for Flexible Learning, on x7550, fax x6590 or e-mail: cwivell@library.mq.edu.au. Salary range: Level 6 $38,121 to $41,819 per annum increasing to $39,837 to $43,700 from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Warawara - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs Unit: Administrative Assistant - Ref. 18088. The appointee will be responsible for providing general administrative assistance to the Unit. This position is an identified Aboriginal position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act, 1977. Aboriginality is a genuine criterion. Applicants must have good word processing and general office skills, and competency in the use of commercial software packages (such as Microsoft Office). The ability to establish and maintain a data base, to deal with enquiries, experience communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and previous administrative experience in a tertiary environment are also required. Preference will be given to applicants with flexibility and willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team environment. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Noel Leslie on x8631.

The position is available for a fixed-term of three years. Salary range: Level 3 $26,223 to $29,689 per annum increasing to $27,403 to $31,025 from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 1 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OFFICE: Attendant - Ref. 10694. The appointee will be engaged in general duties including preparation of classroom and lecture theatres, moving furniture, traffic control and alarm monitoring as well as other duties consistent with the classification. Applicants must have a current NSW 1A drivers licence, current Security Industry Protection Act (1985) 1A-B Security Licence, and Higher School Certificate and/or relevant experience. Preference will be given to applicants with good communication skills, demonstrated responsibility skills and the ability to work in a team environment. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr R A Dickson, Manager, Security and Attendant Services on x7162.

Salary range: Level 2 $24,953 to $25,991 per annum increasing to $26,067 to $27,161 from 1 January 1999 plus superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 8 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity and No Smoking in the Workplace are University Policies.

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

The School of MPCE has the following equipment for sale. Approximately 35 steel two-door "stationery" cupboards with shelves, 1800mm high x 900mm wide x 450mm deep. Lockable (some with keys), beige colour, generally good condition. Expected to be available late March. Price $60 each. Near offers for purchase of multiple units may be considered. Contact Rebecca Chan, MPCE, x9600, e-mail: rchan@mpce.mq.edu.au

CLASSIFIED

HOUSE CLEANING: Husband and wife working? No time to clean your house? House cleaning now available at competitive rates. Call Clara or Gladys on 9858 4378 for a free quote.

FOR SALE: Modern weekender metres from the beach at Copacabana - the Central Coast beach between Avoca and McMasters, one hour from Wahroonga. Compact 2 bedroom strata unit (house made into 2 units), lots of light, easy care, own laundry. Large private patio on title catches sea breezes and ocean glimpses, phone line for your modem. Phone Barbara on x7379.

FOR SALE: Mini exercise trampoline, in perfect condition,$20. Phone x7768.

FOR SALE: Macintosh LC 575, 16 Mb RAM, 250 Mb HDD, CD-ROM Drive. Comes complete with programs, manuals and system 7.6. In excellent working order. $1,100 ono. Phone Trevor on 9639 2802 (Mon-Tue, after hours ), x7485 (Wed-Fri) or e-mail: tdeigho@uchs.srv.mq.edu.au.

FOR SALE: Two - 16-inch girl bikes, $25 each. Phone x8501.

FOR SALE: Ford Telstar sedan, 1985, auto, red, 140,000 kms. Service history, one owner. Registered to January 1999. $4,400 ono Phone 9636-5950.

FOR SALE: Toyota Corolla,Csi Ltd, Hatch 11/93. Registered until August 1998. 70,000kms only. Power steering, air conditioning, central locking. Excellent order. Now a gift at $12,500. Contact: Tim Glover on x9649 or 9818 1562.

ACCOMMODATION SOUGHT: for visiting academic (20 April till end of May). Furnished, close to Macquarie University or public transport. Phone x7017 or 9888 5774.

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Mature female, non-smoker, share modern 2 bedroom unit at Gordon with one other. LUG 5 minutes to transport. Rent: $120p.w. + bond + exp. Suit postgraduate or staff member. Phone 9498 3735.

TO LET: North Ryde. Unfurnished house available for 3 months. Rent: $200p.w. Contact Mrs Mezey on 9620 1384.

TO LET: Putney. Short-term accommodation in one bedroom fully furnished flatette. Rent: $200p.w. Water views. Contact Gillian Cork on 9674 1200(w) or 9809 5902(AH).

TO LET: Paddington. Available mid-April to end June (11 weeks). Loft with separate kitchen and bathroom. Would suit 1 person or couple. Rent: $300p.w. Staff only. Phone Wendy Beard on 9360 7904.

TO LET: Hunters Hill. Available 14 March for 3 months. Unfurnished two bedroom garden flat, no laundry. Suit postgraduate student or Academic. Phone Harriet Romis on 9817 2988.

TO LET: Hunters Hill. Fully furnished room available in a spacious 2 bedroom house within walking distance of a variety of amenities. Large garden, Transport at door. Own phone line and lock-up garage. Share with one other (30 year old male) and 3 beautiful cats. Available 5 April to 13 July while I am overseas. I normally pay $170p.w., you pay only $120 neg. Rent: $120p.w. Contact H Watt on x9847 or e-mail: watt@iec.iec.mq.edu.au

Diary

1998

March

Fri 20 March CLOSING DATE: CUTSD (Organisational) Teaching Development Grants to CHEPD.

Fri 20 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Dealing with the Stress of Change Part 3. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Fri 20 March GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: A History of Continents in the Past Three Billion Years, presented by Professor John Rogers (University of North Carolina). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 20 March PROFESSORIAL INAUGURAL LECTURE: Future Directions for Australian Children, Families and communities: From Poverty and Parsimony to Prevention and Sustainability, presented by Professor Alan Hayes. 6.00pm in X5B T1. For further information and RSVP contact Sandra Lamaro x7311, fax x9478 or e-mail: graduate.affairs@mq.edu.au

Sat 21 March IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: CONFERENCE: Accreditation and Beyond; Essentials on Program Quality. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B. Registration: $140 ($80 for Macquarie students). Contact Catherine Wall x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.iec.mq.edu.au

Mon 23 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing Change. 9.00am to 5.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795; Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 23 March LITERATURE AND CULTURAL HISTORY GROUP (in the School of English, Linguistics and Media): Correcting Captain Cook: Politeness, Penguins and Prepositions, presented by Dr Carol Percy (English, University of Toronto). 1.00 to 3.00pm in W5A 201. All welcome.

Tues 24 March HAIL SEMINAR: A Reference Model for Intelligent Multimedia Presentation Systems, presented by Shijian Lu (CSIRO-CMIS). 11.00am in the CMIS Conference Room, E6B. Enquiries: Ccile Paris 9325 3100.

Wed 25 March MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Shell Middens Around the World, presented by Paul Irish. 8.15pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3.

Thurs 26 March PUBLIC LECTURE: Italy's Economy: Towards the New Millennium, presented by Dr Giancarlo Scala (Representative of the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro). 5.30 to 7.30pm in the Auditorium, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Campus, 40 Edward Street, North Sydney.

Fri 27 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Career Planning in Difficult Times. 9.00am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Fri 27 March GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Microstructural Signatures of Fluid Flow Mechanisms in Mylonites, presented by Dr Andrew McCaig (University of Leeds). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 27 March ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Do Stock Index Futures Prices Lead the Stock Index?, presented by Dr Alex Frino (Sydney University). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Fri 27 March LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Editing Ockham's "Dialogus", presented by Associate Professor John Kilcullen (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Mon 30 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Assertiveness Part 2. 9.30am to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 30 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Assisting Students with a Disability: an Overview, presented by Gai Wibberley, Disability Services Coordinator. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 31 March SYDNEY AREA LANGUAGE AND SPEECH (SALS-SIG) SEMINAR: Translating Person Names of other Languages into Chinese, presented by Mr Canzhong Wu. 11.30am in E6A 357. Enquiries: Sandra Williams x6332, e-mail: swilliam@mri.mq.edu.au, http://www.mri.mq.edu.au/sals/

April

Thurs 2 April WebEd Special Interest Group. 1.00pm to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9797, e-mail: andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au.

Fri 3 April GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Detailed Mesozoic Plate Kinematics off Western Australia, presented by Dr Dietmar Mueller (University of Sydney). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 3 April MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: (Topic to be announced), presented by Dr Gae Callender. 7.00pm in the Price Theatre, W5A. Cost $5.

Sat 4 April ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT: 6.30 to 10.30pm in Building E7B. Fred Watson (Anglo-Australian Observatory) will give an illustrated lecture entitled Getting in on the Act - Australia's Place in the 8 - Metre Telescope Era. This lecture will begin at 7.45pm. There will be displays of Telescopes, books, maps and posters. Videos and other material will be on sale. Hot food and drinks available. Cost: Adult $5 child $2 ($15 family).

Mon 6 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Assisting Deaf Students, presented by Viona Woodroffe, Coordinator of Academic Support Services for Deaf Students, Macquarie University. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 7 April HAIL SEMINAR: Software Surgery, presented by Keith Gallagher (Loyola College). 11.00am in the CMIS Conference Room, E6B. Enquiries: Ccile Paris 9325 3100.

Tues 7 April ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: Problems in the Greek Translation of Job - Clues to the Early History of the Septuagint, presented by Dr Peter Gentry. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Wed 8 April MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Urbanisation in Nineteenth-Century Shanghai, presented by Dr Xianquing Ye (Hon. Research Associate, Macquarie). 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 127. Contact: Discipline office on x8879 fax: x8892.

Wed 8 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Giving Feedback On CUTSD Teaching Development Grant (Individual) Applications. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446; Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

14 April to 18 May MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Personalities of the Ancient Past. Six Monday morning talks by six different speakers. 9.45pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3. Cost $100. Proceeds to the Museum of Ancient Cultures.

Thurs 16 and Fri 17 April INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CONFERENCE: Environmental Justice and the Legal Process. This is a joint project between Macquarie and the University of Cape Town. Registration: $115. Enquiries: Zada Lipman, School of Law, x7099, fax: x7686 or e-mail: zada@law.law.mq.edu.au

Fri 17 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Documenting Teaching for Career Purposes, presented by Ruth Neumann, CHEPD. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Ruth Neumann, x9722, e-mail: ruth.neumann@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 20 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 1. Leadership and Management: What are they? 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 21 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Developing your Career. 9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Wed 22 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 1: Leadership and Management: What are they? 9.30 to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795; Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Thurs 23 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP: Reflective Teachers. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Mon 27 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 2. Strategic Thinking and Planning: Establishing vision and mission. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Wed 29 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 2: Strategic Thinking and Planning: Establishing vision and mission. 9.30 to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795; Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Thurs 30 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Applying for Jobs. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Thurs 30 April MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Jebel Khalid: Coins and History, presented by Associate Professor CEV Nixon. 8.15pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3. 

The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday 3 April 1998.

All items for inclusion to be submitted in writing, preferably on disk, if lengthy, or by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au) by noon, Monday 30 March 1998.

Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.