Lecturer in Agricultural and Environmental Systems Change

at  University of Melbourne

Job no: 0062931
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing (tenure track)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary: Level B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will have experience supervising research students and excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building positive relationships with staff, collaborators, and students. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and collegially within a diverse workforce.

You will also have:

• Completion of a PhD in a field relevant to social and institutional dimensions of agricultural and environmental systems change.
• Demonstrated experience and capacity to develop engaging undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching programs.
• Demonstrated experience in social science research and expertise in one or more of the following areas: engaged research/participatory approaches, interdisciplinary research, quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external funding for education and/or research including from diverse sources (e.g. ARC, Industry, government, philanthropic, or community).
• A demonstrated aptitude for independent research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and relative to opportunity.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join us as a Lecturer and make a significant impact in the fields of agricultural and environmental systems. This role offers the opportunity to excel in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, focusing on social change and interdisciplinary studies within agriculture and environmental sciences.
You will lead groundbreaking research initiatives that deepen our understanding of system dynamics, engaging actively with industry, government, and community stakeholders to drive meaningful societal impact.
Embrace the chance to foster innovation and collaboration across the Faculty and beyond, making a significant contribution to advancing social science in agricultural and environmental contexts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in social and interdisciplinary science and management.
• Design and develop curriculum in areas of innovation and governance that complement and build on the existing strengths of the School.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars as appropriate.
• Conduct internationally competitive research in the social and institutional dimensions of agricultural and environmental systems change .
• Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.

IF YOU FEEL THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
  ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
  If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
  If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
  Advertised: 25 Jun 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
  Applications close: 29 Jul 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time