Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ruminant Animal Science

at  The University of Queensland

• School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
• Full-time T&R opportunity available for 12 months
• Contribute to the teaching of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science program and coursework Master’s programs
• Collaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleagues
• Join our Gatton Campus community – take a virtual tour!
  About UQ’s Gatton Campus
  Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990. With this history in mind, we’re proud to have made the
  Queensland Commitment
  , to break down personal, financial, and geographical barriers facing students to make education opportunities available for all Queenslanders.
  These days, our Gatton Campus houses innovative research and teaching facilities in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science and the environment. We’ve partnered with government, industry and donors to invest in major research infrastructure, facilities and technologies, including: the largest
  solar research facility
  in the Southern Hemisphere, the state of the art
  Queensland Animal Sciences Precinct
  , and over 1000 hectares of
  farms
  .

Additional benefits of joining UQ, as well the Gatton campus specifically, include:

• Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
• Access to greater research funding opportunities, including grant writing support and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative
• Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
• On campus childcare, medical clinic, post office, and community garden
• Free parking and intercampus bus

About This Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, and service as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ruminant Animal Science at Gatton Campus.
Open to candidates at both Academic Level B and Academic Level C, the selected individual will contribute to the teaching of animal science into the undergraduate Bachelor of Agricultural Science program, coursework Master’s programs and also contribute to the delivery of other introductory science courses as appropriate. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the national and international research profile of the School, and will be expected to supervise research students, establish a research program, and obtain external grant funding.
Please view the Candidate Information Booklet below for the key responsibilities.
This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s
Criteria for Academic Performance
.
This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months.
At Academic level B, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $108,201.26 - $128,201.75, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $126,595.47 - $149,996.05 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
At Academic level C, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $132,201.83 - $152,202.33, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $154,676.15 - $178,076.72 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
The greater
benefits
of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a
Group of Eight
university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Appointment Booklet
Click
here
to view the Appointment Booklet.
About You
Applicants should possess a PhD and appropriate postdoctoral training in an area of ruminant animal science, or a related science.
Additionally, you will demonstrate:

At Level B and C

• Demonstrated ability to develop and teach innovative courses in one or more areas of ruminant animal science, and to deliver information in a variety of formats at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in ruminant animal science, including a scholarly research track record of external grant success and publications in peer-reviewed, leading multi-disciplinary journals.
• Ability to effectively supervise postgraduate research students from Honours to PhD.
• An ability to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote animal science at a university and wider community level, including industry, government and professional bodies.
• Research interests that complement those of other staff members as outlined on the School website.

Additional Criteria at Level C

• Demonstrated capacity for independent research, with a track record of experience as a chief investigator or lead on substantial externally funded research projects.
• Demonstrated track record of curriculum innovation and the development of teaching resources that foster critical and strategic thinking.
• Track record as an effective principal supervisor of higher degree research students.

For a full list of selection criteria please view the booklet above.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor John Gaughan at
j.gaughan@uq.edu.au
. For application queries, please contact
recruitment@uq.edu.au
stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

About The Selection Process
Applicants invited for interview will be asked to present a shortened undergraduate-level mock lecture as part of the selection process. Please note that mock lectures, and interviews have been scheduled for the week commencing 22 July 2024.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/ or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all of the selection criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for and demonstrate their potential in the role, even if certain selection criteria can’t be met. Candidates may also wish to proactively outline any barriers or challenges which have impacted their career. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity considerations when assessing your suitability for this role.
The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.
Other Information
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on
equity, diversity and inclusion
. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be
gender identity
,

Please refer the Job description for details