The Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is recognised as a powerhouse for some of the world's leading scientists, teachers, science programs and commercial outcomes. The Faculty is one of the largest Science groupings in Australia, with approximately 1100 (equivalent full-time) staff, and about 7500 (equivalent full-time) students. Throughout its Schools and Centres, the Faculty unites the disciplines of agriculture and animals, biomedical and biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, food sciences, geography, marine science, maths and physics, the environment and veterinary science.

The role

This position is a strategic appointment within the Faculty of Science’s Academic portfolio focused on embedding Indigenous perspectives into the teaching and learning content of the Faculty’s undergraduate program.

The role will be responsible for contextualising and incorporating Indigenous knowledge, pedagogies and methodologies into the teaching and learning content of each of the Faculty’s disciplines. There will also be an opportunity to collaborate with and contribute to the Indigenisation of the curriculum across other Faculties within the university.

The person

This is an identified position and the occupant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent under section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Applicants must possess a postgraduate qualification and/or have recognised experience in the Indigenisation of curriculum in a tertiary setting or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and experience. They must be familiar with the relevant concepts of the Indigenisation of curricula and have developed relationships, including professional networks with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and collaborations with Indigenous researchers. Applicants should also have demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in teaching at a secondary or tertiary education level.

Remuneration

This is a full-time,fixed term Teaching Focused Academic appointment advertised at multiple academic levels. The remuneration package will be in the range of $93,985 – $152,726 p.a. (Academic Level B to D) plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range of $109,962 - $178,689 p.a.).

Position Description 

 Position Description_Indigenisation of curriculum_Academic Portfolio_Faculty of Science.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Michael Drinkwater on science.adacademic@uq.edu.au

Previous applicants need not apply.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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