Lecturer in Plant Ecology (Teaching Focused)

at  University of New England UNE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked, Australian university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.
UNE emphasises its people, staff and students’ growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change, and a centre of knowledge for the Armidale and the North-West New South Wales communities.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women’s Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.
We seek an appointee who will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.

As a teaching-focused Lecturer, you will provide teaching expertise and leadership in Plant Ecology, within the discipline of Botany at UNE. The successful candidate will develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching for online and on-campus students, building upon existing botany and ecosystem management units. You will supervise HDR students, take an active leadership role in the broader development and coordination of curriculum, and contribute to service and administrative duties within the School. While teaching-focused, there is potential for this position to be converted to a balanced research-and-teaching role after two years, subject to achievements in research and HDR supervision.
We strongly encourage applications for this role from female-identifying academics, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and from other minority groups.