Senior Lecturer in Agronomy and Soil Water Management School of Environmental and Rural Science Continuing, full-time $ 131,671,000 to $ 151,624 per annum (Academic Level C) Plus 17% employer superannuation Salary packaging options are available 4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum Relocation assistance provided Location: Armidale UNE Campus Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position) Acknowledgement of Country The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations.
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About the role The School of Environmental and Rural Science has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer in the discipline of Agronomy and Soil Science to provide teaching and research leadership and expertise in soil science, crop agronomy and water management.
The successful candidate will formulate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, building upon existing agronomy and soil science units, build and lead a research group, apply for research grants, undertake research and supervise HDR students in relevant disciplines, take an active leadership role in broader curriculum development and coordination within the School, and perform administrative duties as necessary to maintain a high level of functionality within the School.
You will join a world-leading research environment and build on the reputation and unique research infrastructure at UNE for excellence in soil and agronomic research.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD in crop agronomy and/or soil science.
We are especially interested in applicants with expertise in soil water science and effective water management in productive agricultural systems such as dryland cropping, intensive grazing and irrigated enterprises such as cotton and horticultural crops.
You should be an innovative educator delivering research-informed, student-centred teaching, capable of inspiring critical thinking in both online and face-to-face settings.
You should be able to demonstrate effectiveness as a supervisor of higher degree research students, and bring to the role a strong and growing national research profile, with success in securing independent funding, building collaborative relationships with industry and funding bodies, and a track record of high-impact publications.
If you also thrive in both independent and collaborative environments, foster positive working relationships, and embrace a diverse and inclusive academic setting, this role is for you.
About the School The discipline of Agronomy and Soil Science sits within the School of Environmental and Rural Science (ERS), a research-intensive School that attracts competitive funding to support research at the leading edge of agricultural, biological, ecological and geological research nationally and internationally.
The School includes six diverse disciplines: Agronomy and Soil Science, Animal Science, Botany, Earth Sciences, Ecosystem Management and Zoology.
UNE has a long-standing reputation for excellence in soils and agriculture research, areas that attract considerable industry funding, and address critical priorities for food security and environmental sustainability.
UNE has world ranking and unique research laboratory and glasshouse facilities, and extensive rural properties, that provide significant comparative advantage in this space.
About Armidale Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living.
It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities.
Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale's natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive.
To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience Enquiries and additional information To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Richard Flavel; phone: 02 6773 2441, email: ******.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 10 November 2024 Reference No: 224174 For further information about this position, please see the Position Statement below.
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