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AUSTRALIA-INDONESIA UNIVERSITY The Arrangement is significant in a number of respects, according to a recent joint media release from the signatories. It represents the beginning of a strategic partnership between Indonesian and Australian universities. While there have been strong and growing links at the individual university level, the signing demonstrates a commitment by both sides to work cooperatively at the sector-wide level in areas critical to the long-term future of both countries.
Education cooperation can and does have important implications for cooperation in many other areas, including science and technology, research and development, and for cultural awareness and understanding.
The time of the signing is significant because in recent months the broader bilateral relationship has been under some strain. It is hoped that the signing of the arrangement will help to reinvigorate the broader bilateral relationship, said the signatories.
It is intended that the arrangement be an active one. A Joint Working Group has been established to develop and implement specific programs of cooperation.
Priority areas identified in the Arrangement are: staff and student exchange, research collaboration and the establishment of joint research programs, staff development, university management, qualifications recognition, and information sharing.
In each of these areas universities will be seeking
to strengthen existing partnerships and establish new partnerships. More
frequent meetings are expected between the Rectors of Indonesian universities
and Australia's Vice-Chancellors to discuss greater mutual understanding
and cooperation in higher education.
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STAFF NEWS IN THREE WEEKS!After issue No. 12, the regularly fortnightly publication of Staff Newswill resume during the second semester, except for the period during the Olympic Games, when there will be a break of four weeks in publication.
The dates for Staff News
for the remainder of the year 2000 are listed below. Please note the copy
deadlines.
| Deadline for Copy | Publication Date |
| Monday 24 July | Friday 28 July |
| Monday 7 August | Friday 11 August |
| Monday 21 August | Friday 25 August |
| Monday 4 September | Friday 8 September (4 week break) |
| Tuesday 3 October | Friday 6 October |
| Monday 16 October | Friday 20 October |
| Monday 30 October | Friday 3 November |
| Monday 13 November | Friday 17 November |
| Monday 27 November | Friday 1 December |
Remember that staff members and postgraduates may send classified advertisements to Staff News for publication at no cost. Send them by fax (x7391), by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au) or deliver them by hand to the Publications Unit, Building W6B 152.
Barbara McGarity
Editor, Staff News
SUPPORT FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCEThe Foundation hosts approximately 15 conferences each year covering a wide range of topics in response to international challenges arising from issues of concern to democratic societies. A list of conference topics can be found on the Internet at the URL: http://www.anu.edu.au/cabs/general/ditchley.html
To assist with the promotion of the conferences, the ANU has established an Internet home page for The Foundation which is linked to The Foundation's home page in the United Kingdom.
The ANU has developed procedures for considering applications for financial assistance to attend The Foundation's conferences. Details of these procedures are available at the above URL. However, as the funds available are limited, it may not be possible to provide financial assistance to all those who apply.
Further information about The Ditchley Foundation
and the University's involvement can be found at the URL above.
CREDIT TRANSFER AND LINKS WITH VETThe project was a response to the need for a new joint approach to policy on credit transfer and articulation between Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education (HE). Both parties identified this initiative as an important contribution to the broader policy objective of lifelong learning and the development of diverse educational pathways for students/learners.
The main catalyst for the project was the reform process in VET, identified as the National Training Framework. These reforms constitute a paradigm shift in the operations of the VET sector with consequential impacts on both current and future cross-sector arrangements.
The term "cross-sector qualification linkage" was adopted to reflect the growth and extension of linkage arrangements and the varying forms these now take; credit transfer and articulation are still important, but there has been an increasing emphasis on the development of integrated cross-sector qualifications.
Factors identified as current include the concept of Lifelong Learning which has been identified as the underpinning policy construct for developing cross-sector qualification linkages. The Australian Qualifications Framework constitutes the platform for development of the joint ANTA/AVCC Policy guidelines and the initial starting point for them.
Sector dimensions have changed dramatically over the last decade with a rapid expansion of enrolment across both sectors. In Higher Education, over 76% of students are enrolled at the Bachelor degree level; while in VET, Diploma level qualifications are expanding rapidly, constituting some 20% of all enrolments. These qualification levels are the main nexus for qualification linkages.
There are nine recommendations in the Report related to a number of matters. It is recommended that ANTA and the AVCC undertake further joint work to develop additional policy advice on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Advanced Standing which could be added subsequently to the ANTA/AVCC Policy Guidelines on Qualification Linkages.
Continuous improvement of training packages and cross-sector qualification linkages, and research on training packages and client needs are recommended. Action on Draft Policy Guidelines is suggested.
Initiatives to support and facilitate cross-sector linkages using training packages are recommended (with participation by Higher Education in the development of training package support materials), along with model qualification linkages through training packages.
Data collection relating to cross-sector qualification linkages and its dissemination are recommended.
A continuing ANTA/AVCC partnership in conjunction
with other stakeholders is recommended, along with a new approach to developing
a recognized Learning Portfolio for individuals as a record of their achievements.
SHORT MATHS AND STATS COURSES AVAILABLEBookings for these courses must be made through Carolyn Kennett at the Numeracy Centre. Enrolment forms can be down loaded from the web at http://www.maths.mq.edu.au/numeracy. For further information contact Carolyn Kennett on x8924.
Preparatory Course in Mathematics
19 August, 9 September,
7 October
Saturdays, 9.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: $220 (includes
text)
This course is designed for students who have not
studied mathematics for some time or who feel they need to build confidence
for university courses which might benefit from the study of 2 unit mathematics.
It is recommended for students who intend to include mathematics units
such as MATH130 or economics units at 100 level in their programs of study.
Students intending to study first year science courses will also find it
of benefit.
It is also strongly recommended as a bridge to 2-unit mathematics for students who have not studied mathematics at the HSC 2-unit level and are using their MIS results for entry into mathematics related courses in 2000 or 2001. The course commences on 19 August when students will be issued with course notes. Students are expected to work through material at home between on-campus sessions and complete some homework tasks. The tutors of the Numeracy Centre will be available during normal opening hours to give additional assistance between on-campus sessions.
Refresher Course in Statistics
I
Monday 2 October to Wednesday
4 October
9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $260 (includes
text)
This is an intensive course for students who need
to refresh their knowledge of first year statistics for their courses.
Topics covered include measures of central tendency and spread, sampling
distributions, hypothesis testing, statistical tests for the mean, correlation
and regression. The computer package, SPSS for Windows, will be used as
a tool for this course.
Refresher Course in Statistics
II
Thursday 5 October and
Friday 6 October
9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $180 (includes
text)
This intensive course is designed for those who
require a sound understanding of statistics for the workplace, university
course or research project. It is assumed that students enrolling in this
course will have completed a second statistics course at some stage in
the past. Topics covered in the course include t-tests, one-way analysis
of variance (ANOVA), two-way ANOVA, non-parametric tests, chi-square-goodness
of fit, correlation and linear regression. The computer package, SPSS for
Windows, will be used as a teaching tool.
FULBRIGHT AWARDS FOR U.S. STUDY, Postgraduate Student Awards (up to $A40,000) To undertake an American higher degree or engage in research towards an Australian higher degree in any field of study.
Business Administration Award sponsored by AT Kearney (up to $A50,000) For those in any field ranging from Law, Finance, Science, Engineering and the Arts wishing to undertake an MBA in the United States.
Postdoctoral Fellow Awards (up to $A40,000) To undertake postdoctoral study/research for three to 12 months duration. Includes travel and allowances for one dependant.
Senior Scholar Awards (up to $A30,000) For senior scholars and professionals of academically based professions to visit the United States for three to six months duration. Includes travel and allowances for one dependant.
Professional Awards (up to $A20,000) For practitioners in any of the professional fields who have a record of achievement and are poised for advancement to a senior management or policy role, wishing to undertake a professional development program in the United States for three to four months duration.
Professional Award in Vocational Education and Training to undertake a professional development program in the United States.
Further information and application forms are available on Website: http://sunsite.anu.edu.au/education/fulbrightor brief information sheets are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3 Lincoln Building). Closing Date: 31 August 2000.
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Courtview Restaurant
Take advantage of the quieter recess period by visiting
the Courtview for lunch! The restaurant is open throughout the mid-year
break, from midday to 2.00pm for lunch and until 3.00pm for coffee. The
Courtview, on SAM Building Level 2, is a licensed restaurant with a full
range of delicious and inexpensive meals.
Call x7609 to make a reservation or e-mail admin@union.mq.edu.au(please remember to include your extension, as e-mail bookings are confirmed by phone).
SAM's 2000 Annual Dinner
SAM Enchanted Evening marks the occasion
of SAM's first Annual Dinner. The Hon Gough Whitlam, AC QC, will be joining
us as guest speaker, on what promises to be an enchanting evening of dance,
fine food and great entertainment in The Macquarie Atrium.
University staff are invited to join the celebrations on Saturday 12 August, with prizes going to the most "samsational" dancing shoes worn on the night! Tickets are $25 members and $45 non-members, available from Monday 17 July at the Spot (SAM Building Level 1) or by telephone on x7610.
The Book Shwop
Second-hand textbooks go on sale at SAM's Book Shwop
in Weeks 1 and 2 of Semester Two (Monday 24 July to Friday 4 August). The
Book Shwop, located next to STA Travel (SAM Building Level 1), will be
open for trade Monday to Friday, 11.00am - 2.00pm and 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
Shwop 'til you dwop!
SAM Activities
Brace yourselves for a busy start to Semester Two
with SAM Fest 2000, Campus Band Comp, SAM's Annual Dinner, Women in Education
Week, the hugely popular Conception Day and all our regular entertainment
and activities. Full details to follow in the next issue of the University's
Staff
News.
SAM… the new name
Students at Macquarie (SAM) is the new name that
Macquarie University Union has adopted for the new century.
Nicky Shortridge, x7045
Acting Member Services Manager
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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: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.
The Hon Alexander Downer (Foreign Affairs Minister): applauded the establishment of Macquarie University's Asia Pacific Council which aims to guide the university's outreach and engagement with the Asia Pacific region, Campus Review, 28 June -4 July
Dr Tupeni Baba (deposed Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji and Macquarie graduate): did his PhD at Macquarie University, The Sydney Morning Herald, 28 June
Professor Andy Beattie (Biology): interviewed about the discovery of micro-organisms that do not need air, sunlight or food, and of the discovery of antibiotics and bull-ants, ABC Radio Darwin, 27 June
Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History): did his regular spot with Sally Loane on Australia's Prime Ministers - this time it was James Scullin, ABC Radio 2BL, 7 June; presented his Big History Question on Australia's early bank notes, ABC Radio 2BL, 8 June; did his regular spot with Sally Loane on Australia's Prime Ministers - this week it was Labor Party Joe Lyons who fathered 11 children, ABC Radio 2BL, 21 June
Ms Rebecca Coyle (Media and Communication): said the way actors speak in Australian films locates the film in Australia as much as the image does, and will present a paper on what Australia sounds like at the Cinesonic Film and Sound Conference, The Age, 30 June
Associate Professor Robert Dale (Computing): said there aren't many people qualified to work in language technology in Australia, companies cannot find people with pre-requisite skills so they employ them from overseas, ZD Net Australia (zdnet.com.au), 28 June
Professor Ed Davis (MGSM): described childless workers' response to working parents who take advantage of family friendly policies as "mildly pissed off", The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 June
Mr Alan Dearn (Ancient History Postgraduate student): has won the Sir Ronald Syme Scholarship for Studentship in Ancient History, which will fund him to study for three years at Oxford University, Campus Review, 21-27 June
Professor Murray Goot (Politics): participated in a talkback panel discussion on how much we can rely on the results gathered in political polls and their validity, ABC Radio Victoria Statewide, 20 June
Ms Hillary Kincaid and Ms Regan Amed (former editors of Macquarie University's student newspaper): interviewed in relation to the political role of a student newspaper, Radio 2SER, 1 July
Associate Professor Robin Kramar (MGSM): says an increase in long distance commuting for work can take its toll on the health and the social life of the traveller, The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 June
Dr Paddy McCrudden (Mathematics): uses Linux operating system for most of his computing work and finds it eminently useable, The Bulletin, 4 July
Mr Nick Russell (Economics graduate): was also president of the Association of International Economics and Commerce at Macquarie University, The Sydney Morning Herald, 28 June
Dr Mary Spongberg (Modern History): was described as "historian of the month", for her research into the male body, such as the phallus, The Adelaide Review, June 2000
Professor Malcolm Walter (Earth and Planetary Sciences): said if there was liquid water on Mars, then all of the requirements for life would be present, The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 June; amazingly predicted the discovery of liquid water on the surface of Mars in a book he wrote last year called The Search for Life on Mars, The Weekend Australian, 24-25 June
Dr McKenzie Wark (Media Studies): critiques Andy Nehl's documentary about Aboriginal country music "Buried Country" shown as part of the Sydney Film Festival, The Australian, 21 June; co-wrote an article with Tony Moore saying that the ABC airs respectable junk to keep the middle class comfortable and needs radical reform, The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 June
Dr Keith Williams (Biological Sciences): along with fellow researchers, coined the term proteomics in the mid 1990s, and set up a company, Proteome Systems, which is one of the pioneers in the new world of protein studies, Business Review Weekly, 30 June
Macquarie Universitywas mentioned, along with other Sydney universities, in a map of university locations in article which quotes a US study that shows CD sales in music stores within a 1.6km radius of colleges has dropped by 13 percent, The Daily Telegraph, 19 June
Macquarie University was one of the universities to receive new ARC SPIRT grants, The Australian, 21 June
The killer of Macquarie University student Frances Tizzone was found guilty for the second time at a retrial following a successful appeal against his first conviction, The Daily Telegraph, 22 June; Herald-Sun, 22 June
Macquarie University offers MBA programs, The Sun-Herald, 25 June
Macquarie Graduate School of Management was ranked number 3 in terms of total number of students enrolled in MBA courses by Business NSW, 16 June
The new Parramatta-Chatswood rail link will boast five new stations including one at Macquarie University, The Daily Telegraph, 27 June
Macquarie University'sundefeated football team played the Rams on the weekend, The Penrith Press, 23 June
Macquarie University moved from 51st to 56th place in Asiaweek magazine's annual university rankings, The Australian, 28 June
Macquarie University has come up with a set of courses within the computer science degree to provide companies with skilled graduates to further develop the computational processing of human language, ZDNet Australia (zdnet.com.au), 28 June
A new centre at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management will soon be undertaking research to help organisations better deal with risk in its many forms, Campus Review, 28 June - 4 July 4
Macquarie University's
student newspaper editors attempted to make their publication more populist
and were accused of not representing the students effectively, Radio 2SER,
1 July
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4th Australian Women's Health
Conference - Politics, Action and Renewal
19 - 21 February 2001,
Adelaide
The Australian Women's Health Network invites you
to attend this conference, which will aim to continue the development of
action for women's health in Australia and to refresh and reactivate the
National Women's Health Policy. It will aim to respond to the politics
of women's health work and be informed about the status of women's health
both nationally and internationally. We will ask ourselves how we can strengthen
the relationship between research, knowledge and practice and how we can
support creative responses to women's health in practice. The conference
will emphasise an inclusive and participatory approach.
For more information about this conference please visit www.awhn.org.au and click on the conference link. On this site you can put your name on the conference mailing list. Contact: Festival City Conventions phone: (08) 8363 1307, fax: (08) 8363 1604, e-mail: info@fcconventions.com.au
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CORAL SEA SCHOLARSHIP 2000
This award is for investigation of a problem or
opportunity relevant to Australian business or industry in the United States.
The award is for applicants holding a post-secondary qualification and
business or industry experience relevant to their proposed field of investigation.
Award benefits include a travel allowance of $A2,500 and a monthly stipend
of
$A3,000 for up to three months. Applicants must be Australian citizens
and resident in Australia. Closing Date: 31 August 2000. For further
information and application forms on Web site http://sunsite.anu.edu.au/education/fulbrightor
contact phone: 6247 9331.
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DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Psychology: Chair of Psychology (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 16004. Applications are invited for a Chair of Psychology in the area of Social Psychology. Current research strengths in this area in the Department include the study of personal relationships, work and family, emotion, social cognition, and sex roles, and the Department is looking to build on its strengths in cognate areas of social psychology. The position provides an opportunity for an outstanding researcher of international standing to make a major contribution to research and teaching in social psychology. The appointee will join one of Australia's leading Psychology Departments with almost 300 postgraduate students. It has established national and international links and centres of excellence in a variety of areas. Applicants will demonstrate a high level of achievement in academic leadership, in teaching performance and in personal research and scholarship. A clear potential to inspire the research effort in the Department and the vision to maintain its scholarly and professional excellence is required. The successful applicant will be expected to be Head of Department from time to time.
Information about the Department can be found at http://www.psy.mq.edu.auand about the University in general at http://www.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis. Salary range: Level E (Professor) A$89,733 to A$94,040 per annum, plus superannuation. The successful applicant could expect to negotiate start-up funds to re-establish research facilities. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Enquiries: Professor Peter Wenderoth, Head of Department, telephone: 9850 8680, facsimile: 9850 9238 or 9850 9390, e-mail: peterw@vision.psy.mq.edu.au The University reserves the right to invite applications for any position, to leave the Chair unfilled, or to make enquiries of any person regarding the candidate's suitability for appointment. Further information about the University, conditions of appointment and the method of application should be obtained from Gaby Laudams, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia, or by telephone on 9850 9725 or facsimile 9850 9748, e-mail: Gaby.Laudams@mq.edu.au An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 August 2000 (extended closing date). Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
Department of Linguistics: Lecturer in Translation and Interpreting (Korean) (Full-time(continuing)) - Ref. 18927.The appointee will be required to teach and research in the area of translation and interpreting in the Department's postgraduate program and to work in administrative areas related to that program. Applicants must satisfy the following requirements: a PhD (completed or nearly completed) in an appropriate area, accreditation at Level 4, NAATI Conference Interpreter and Advanced Translator in English and Korean, extensive experience in translating and interpreting in Australia and overseas, experience in teaching translation and interpreting at tertiary level, demonstrated research ability and excellent knowledge of both English and Korean. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in Linguistics, who are familiar with Systemic Functional Linguistics and have discourse analysis skills.
All enquiries concerning your application and further information about the position should be obtained from Dr Eddie Ronowicz on 9850 6782 or e-mail eronowic@ling.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from August 2000 and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Salary range:Level B $49,495 to $58,776 per annum plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 21 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND
FINANCIAL STUDIES: Department of Accounting and Finance
Lecturer in Accounting
(Financial Accounting) (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18925.
Lecturer in Finance (Full-time
(continuing)) - Ref. 18926
Two positions are available. The appointees will
be expected to teach financial accounting or finance at both undergraduate
and postgraduate levels, to conduct research and to contribute to the administrative
activities of the Department. Applicants must hold a good quality relevant
Bachelors (Honours) or Master degree. Membership, or eligibility for membership,
of either the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or the Australian
Society of Certified Practising Accountants is expected for the accounting
position. Applicants must have relevant teaching experience in financial
accounting or finance, and have evidence of teaching quality. Applicants
must have a demonstrated capacity and preparedness to engage in research.
Preference will be given to applicants who are also able to teach in another
area relevant to the Department, such as accounting information systems,
auditing, international accounting, finance, financial accounting or management
accounting; and to applicants with experience in both undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and in flexible learning development.
All enquiries concerning the positions or your application should be referred to Professor Graeme Harrison on 9850 8515, e-mail gharriso@efs.mq.edu.auor Associate Professor Robert Reeve on 9850 7848, e-mail rreeve@efs.mq.edu.auInformation about the Department is also available at http://www.accg.mq.edu.au An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The positions are available on a fulltime (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Salary loading is currently available. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. A separate application is required for each position.
DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Department of Physics: Lecturer in Physics (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 18921. The appointee will support the teaching of Advanced Physics subjects and undertake research. Applicants must have a PhD in Physics or Astronomy, experience in preparing and teaching advanced undergraduate physics courses, and an established research record with significant overlap with one of the existing research areas of the Department of Physics (Lasers, Optics, Quantum Optics, Semiconductors, Astronomy, Biophysics) and excellent communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants experienced with scientific modelling, ability to teach general relativity and quantum mechanics at an advanced undergraduate level. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Associate Professor Barry Sanders on 9850 8935 or email barry@physics.mq.edu.au The position is a replacement for the current incumbent who is on secondment, and is available immediately on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until 13 July 2001. Further appointment is possible, subject to funding and performance. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement)
Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees (including e-mail address) should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 14 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES: Casual Academic Positions.The Division wishes to update its eligibility list of qualified people who would be available in 2000 and 2001 for casual teaching or marking support in the following Departments. Ancient History; Legal Institutions (jurisprudence, public law, communications law); Modern History (modern European, Australian, and late Twentieth Century World History); Music (Twentieth Century avant garde music, electronic music composition); Politics (Australian politics, international relations, political theory). Applicants should have a good honours degree in a relevant area of study and preferably be enrolled in or have completed a higher degree. Applicants should note that an eligibility list is a pool of suitably qualified people whose experience may be called upon from time to time depending on each Department's needs. Inclusion on this list does not guarantee employment with Macquarie University. Enquiries and further information: Ancient History 9850 8833; Legal Institutions 9850 8861; Modern History 9850 8879; Music 9850 8739; Politics 9850 8869.
For these casual positions only: Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees, indicating areas of expertise and teaching interest should be forwarded to Mr Ambrose Chong, Division of Humanities, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
OFFICE OF COMPUTING SERVICES: Unix Systems Administrator (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 17263. As an innovative University, Macquarie University provides a flexible, friendly and collegiate work environment for research, teaching, learning and community outreach activities. It has on campus day care, staff recreation clubs, societies and fitness and sporting facilities. The University is located next to its growing Research Park and a leading shopping centre in the leafy North Ryde area and has direct and easy bus access from the city and most suburbs in Sydney. The Systems Group within the Office of Computing Services (OCS) provides the software, operating system, disaster recovery, security and consulting service to the University. We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Unix Systems Administrator to enhance our ability to implement leading-edge business solutions using the latest technologies. This position offers an opportunity and challenge (in addition to appropriate training) to become an accomplished player in the information technology teams with expertise in the areas of leading-edge, Web, Internet, Intranet, e-business, etc in an open systems environment. The position will suit a self-motivated team player, possessing strong "hands-on" technical experience in Unix systems. The appointee will be responsible for providing both technical and user support for the University's centrally managed Unix computer systems used for management information systems, teaching and research purposes.
Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification or appropriate experience in the relevant systems area; demonstrated current knowledge, experience and skills in the Unix Operating System as well as related networking and application software; ability to assume responsibilities for the day-to-day management of the software environment; and the ability to maintain good working relationships. Preference will be given to applicants who have familiarity with the suppliers of computing equipment and software and with professionals in the IT industry, Government and other tertiary institutions. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Laraine Armfield on 9850 7420 or e-mail Laraine.Armfield@mq.edu.auThe position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Contributory membership of a university approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment. Salary range: Level 8 - within the range of $58,430 to $65,074 per annum, including base salary within the range $49,374 to $54,988 per annum, 17% employer's contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 19 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES: Unix Administrator/Software Developer (Full-time (continuing)) Ref. 8665. The appointee will be responsible for the management, development and maintenance of the Division's Unix servers. Applicants must have sound experience with Unix (Solaris) administration, together with a relevant tertiary degree. Also essential are excellent oral and written communication skills; problem solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work as part of a team. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in PERL, Fortran, C/C++ Javascript or Java. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Rees Griffiths on 9850 8202 or e-mail rees.griffiths@mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 7 $44,908 $48,407 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 19 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: Library Shelver (Part-time (continuing)) - Ref. 8384. Applications are invited for the position of Library Shelver. Applicants must have the capacity and ability to perform manual handling duties within the defined time frame, be able to work cooperatively as part of a team and demonstrate the ability to work methodically and accurately. Applicants must also have good communication skills and a commitment to quality customer service principles. Knowledge of the Library of Congress classification scheme is desirable. This position is available on a part-time (continuing) basis, tenable each year for 40 weeks from February, and will be four hours per day, 8.00am to 12.00pm, Monday to Friday (20 hours per week). Salary range: Level 2, $26,076 to $27,161 per annum (pro-rata rates apply), plus superannuation, and shift allowances where applicable. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement)
Sorting Supervisor: (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 6992. The appointee will assist the Shelving Supervisor with the organisation and sorting of library materials. This operation involves sorting and shelving up to 12,000 items daily. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to work quickly, accurately and methodically and be able to cope with a physically demanding position. It is essential that applicants have good communication skills, are enthusiastic self starters and have the ability to motivate others in a team environment. A demonstrated commitment to quality customer service principles is also essential. Preference will be given to applicants with supervisory experience and previous experience dealing with customers in a library service context. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Monday to Thursday 12.00noon to 8.00pm. Salary range: Level 3 $27,403 to $31,025 per annum, plus superannuation, and shift allowances where applicable. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement)
General
These positions will be subject to the satisfactory
completion of a probationary period of three months. All enquiries concerning
these positions or your application should be referred to Ms Alison Briggs,
Manager, Lending Service, on 9850 7552. An information package can be obtained
from Ms Sue Abeydeera on 9850 7523. Applications, including full curriculum
vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and
addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees should
be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University,
NSW 2109 by 14 July 2000. 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.
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WANTED: If anyone has a Nokia 5110 mobile phone for sale please phone Simon on x6098.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting senior female academic requires accommodation for the period late October to mid-December. Close to transport to Macquarie University preferred. Contact George Ivanov on x8950 or ivanov@maths.mq.edu.au.
SHARE ACCOMODATION:Hornsby. Large room in spacious 1920s weatherboard house, in a quiet area with large garden. Close to transport and shops. To share with one person and small dog. Postgraduate student/staff member preferred. Rent: $110p.w. + share of bills. Phone Nicholas on 9477 2268 (AH), x9662 (W) or e-mail: nicholas.cope@mq.edu.au
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE: Dunmore Lang College has 200 single College rooms available from Mid-December to Mid-February each year. Suitable for conferences / seminars / sporting / community / church / special interest and school groups. Special rates apply. Please contact Beverley Fox on 9856 1000 during business hours.
TO LET: Ryde (3 Aitchandar Road). Three bedrooms, study, lock-up garage. Rent: $320. Contact Lynn McNee on 9807 3518.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE: Dunmore Lang College has two fully furnished serviced apartments for rent during the Olympic Games period. Special rates and conditions apply. Please contact Beverley Fox on 9856 1000 during business hours.
FOR SALE:
Piano, Beale upright, Burr Walnut with brass candelabras. $700. Phone Sue
on x7930 or 9876 3430.
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Monday 10 Friday 14
July
MACQUARIE ANCIENT LANGUAGES
WINTER SCHOOL: Intensive Classical
Greek classes, from beginners to advanced, mornings from 9.15 to 12.45,
in Ancient History Documentary Research Centre. Cost: $68 ($62 concession).
Enquiries:
Pat
Geidans x7512, Bruce Marshall x9965.
Monday 10 July
CFL WORKSHOP:
WebCT Training: Workshop 4, WebCT student management and quizzes. 10.00am
to 12noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and
bookings:
Phoebe
Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au
Thursday 13 July
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
SEMINAR: Pragmatism and Pragmatisms,
presented by Robert Brandom (Pittsburgh), author of Making it Explicit
(1994), and Articulating Reasons: An Introduction to Inferentialism (2000).
He is currently working on a book on Hegel's Phenomenology, and a lecture
series on Frege. 11.00am to 1.00pm In the Philosophy Seminar Room, W6A
720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837, e-mail: nralph@scmp.edu.au
or John Sutton x8817, e-mail: jsutton@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au
Thursday 13 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:
Gary Larson's Tales from the Far
Side (Video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B
110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail:
fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
Thursday 13 July
THE 2000 TEMPLETON LECTURE
by Professor Philip Kitcher of Columbia University: Creating
Perfect People? The Genetic Revolution and Human Possibilities. 6.00pm
in the Bosch Lecture Theatre 1, University of Sydney. Admission is free.
Friday 14 July
WORKSHOP ASSOCIATED WITH
THE TEMPLETON LECTURE:Measuring the Quality of Human Life
in the Context of Genetic Testing. 10.00am to 4.30pm in the Veterinary
Conference Centre, University of Sydney. Registration at 9.30am. Enquiries:
Dr
Paul Griffiths, e-mail: paulg@scifac.usyd.edu.au.CHAST
web site: http://www.scifac.usyd.edu.au/CHAST/
Monday 17 July
CFL WORKSHOP:
Using WebCT Bulletin Board And Mail, 1:00-2:00pm, Training Room 3, Library.
Enquiries
and
bookings:
Phoebe
Dangerfield x7570, e-mail:
phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au
Wednesday 19 July
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society
for the Study of Early Christianity: Scholars, Scrolls and
Scandals, presented by Professor Lawrence Schiffman (Professor of Hebrew
and Judaic Studies, New York University). 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $7 ($5
SSEC members), free for full-time students.
Enquiries:
Pat Geidans
x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.
Thursday 20 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:Frogs (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm
in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110.
Enquiries: Frank Stadler
x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
Friday 21 July
POLITICS SEMINAR:Power,
Protest and Profit: Social Movements in a Globalizing Economy, presented
by Verity Burgmann (Political Science, University of Melbourne). 12noon
in W6A 107. All welcome. Further information from Catherine Wall x8869.
Friday 21 July
MACQUARIE DISCUSSION GROUP:
Gambling
for Fun, Profit and Education, presented by Professor John Croucher.
1.00 to 2.00pm in Building E6A 102. All staff welcome.
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday
26 July
12TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT
AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE to be held at the Sydney
Hilton Hotel. Further information: tel: Pam Morpeth on x8985, fax: x6155
or e-mail: pam.morpeth@mq.edu.au
Wednesday 26 July
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society
for the Study of Early Christianity, Judaism Series:Jewish
Law in the Days of the Second Temple, presented by Professor Robert
Tannenbaum. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members), free for full-time
students. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis
x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.
Thursday 27 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:The World of Fungi: Friendly Fungi,
presented by Malcolm Reed (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological
Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail:
fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
Friday 28 July
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY
& BIORESOURCES SEMINAR:The Native Vegetation Conservation
Act and our Living Wealth - the Current Account and Future Prospects,
presented by Ian Oliver (Department of Land and Water Conservation, Armidale).
1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.
Sunday 30 July
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS:
Andrea Lam (Piano) performs sonatas by Beethoven and Prokofiev, plus piano
works by Chopin, Schumann and Stravinsky. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre.
Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or
medge@ics.mq.edu.au
Thursday 3 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:
The World of Fungi: Carnivorous
Nematode Eating Fungi, presented by Rita Holland. 1.00 to 2.00pm in
the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110.
Enquiries: Frank Stadler
x8168 or e-mail:fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
Friday 4 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY
ASSOCIATION: The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition.
A private viewing and accompanying lecture. 6.00 to 8.00pm in the Art Gallery
of NSW. Places are limited so book early. Cost: $32 (includes lecture,
refreshments and viewing). Cheques should be made payable to the University
of Sydney and sent to Anne Irish, Ancient History Secretary, Macquarie
University.
Monday 7 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY
ASSOCIATION LECTURE:New Light on Rome's India Trade,
presented by Roger Bagnall (Professor of Classics and History, Columbia
University). 7.30pm in X5B Level 3 (Museum of Ancient Cultures).
Thursday 10 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:
The World of Fungi: The Rotten World
About Us (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences
Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
Friday 11 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY
ASSOCIATION FILM FESTIVAL:Swords and Sandals Season: The
Rape of the Sabine Women. 7.30pm in the Museum of Ancient Cultures,
X5B Level 3.
Thursday 17 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society
for the Study of Early Christianity PUBLIC LECTURE: From
a Human Point of View, 2 Cor. 5.16-21 From a Social Science Perspective,
presented by Ross Saunders. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C T1. No charge. Enquiries:
Pat
Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.
Thursday 17 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:China in Focus: The People's Republic
through the Eye of a Photographer, presented by Ron Oldfield. 1.00
to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries:
Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail:
fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
Thursday 24 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:Celebrating Aboriginal Australia:
Aboriginal Land Management in the Kimberley Region. Slide Lecture by
Jim Kohen. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries:
Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail:
fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
Sunday 27 August
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS:Concert
by the Royal Australian Air Force Band. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre.
Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or
medge@ics.mq.edu.au
Wednesday 30 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society
for the Study of Early Christianity, Judaism Series: The
Development of Jewish Philosophy in Antiquity, presented by Rabbi J
Kamins. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members), free for full-time
students. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis
x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.
Thursday 31 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM
PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:Celebrating Aboriginal Australia:
Desert People (video).
1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum
E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday
28 July 2000.
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 24 July 2000.
Barbara McGarity, W6B, x7379, Fax x7391.