School of Environmental and Rural Science

• Continuing, full-time
• $ 98,564 to $ 116,814 per annum (Level B) plus 17%employer superannuation. Salary packaging options are available.
• Relocation assistance provided
• Applicants must have ongoing full time work rights (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position)

The University of New England (UNE), Armidale is a regionally based, globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general staff.

The UNE decadal strategic plan, Future Fit 2021-2030, has been developed to guide the University to deliver on its enduring vision to support the aspirations of individuals in communities, and communities within regions, in a digital age. 

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business & Law at UNE is currently inviting applications from highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Lecturer in Soil Water Dynamics in the Agronomy and Soil Science discipline of the School of Environmental and Rural Science.

About the role

Joining the Agronomy and Soil Science team in the School of Environmental and Rural Science will give you the opportunity to work with talented researchers across the fields of Animal Science, Botany, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Management, Plant Science and Zoology to strengthen the University’s research, teaching and training capacity in sustainable agricultural production.Soil Sciences, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Land and Farm Management, Environmental Sciences, and Environmental Science and Management at UNE are all ranked 5 out of 5 and have been areas of growth in recent years.

Our team is seeking an innovative and collaborative researcher to contribute to our popular teaching programs, and develop an outstanding research profile working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Skills & experience

The successful appointee will have a PhD in soil physics or a relevant discipline, and experience and interest in the delivery of high-quality tertiary-level teaching. UNE engages strongly with students living in rural and regional areas and delivers units in on-campus and external education modes. We are looking for applicants who are able to provide high-quality curricula, teaching and assessment in the fields of soil water, soil physics, plant-soil-water interactions and applied irrigation technologies to enhance student learning using modern teaching technology, resources and pedagogy appropriate to on-campus and online delivery modes. Applicants should have a demonstrated research portfolio and be willing to build or participate in collaborations with industry partners, external stakeholders and other researchers in the environmental, agricultural and biological sciences.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description at www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une, vacancy ref: 221095

Additional information

To discuss this opportunity, please contact  Associate Professor Chris Guppy, Convenor, Agronomy and Soil Science, phone +61 2 6773 3567, email cguppy@une.edu.au

To find out more about the School visit: www.une.edu.au/ers.

Closing Date:   Sunday 2 May 2021

Reference No:   221095

To demonstrate your suitability for this role, please respond to the selection criteria, contained in the position statement, in your application.

www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures. As a University committed to engaging a diverse workforce, UNE encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About Armidale

Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living.Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights. You can live in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquillity of the New England on a rural property.

The location of UNE on the New England Tablelands provides easy access to a wide range of coastal, montane and inland field sites with cool-temperate, subtropical and semi-arid climates, and to most of the agricultural industries as well as to farmland, rangeland and national parks and state forests.

To find out more, visit: www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au.