Job Description

School of Agriculture and Environment

• Collegially work as part of a world class teaching and research team in Agricultural/Environmental Economics
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing (tenurable) basis with a start of January 2025
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 - $134,824 p.a.; Level C, $139,000 – 159,893 plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment (SAgE) is committed to high impact research and quality teaching. It’s teaching and research activities spans the broad disciplines of Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics, Agricultural Science, and Environmental Science, and ranks highly nationally and internationally in these areas. The school is strategically positioned in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and is surrounded by a wealth of agricultural, natural, and mining resources.

About the opportunity

This position will involve independent teaching and research in Agricultural/Environmental Economics. Key responsibilities will include unit design, delivery and content management, engaging with students and school staff to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will be expected to undertake independent and collaborative research with other staff members and partners, attract grants to fund research from national/international funding agencies, engage with industry, publish high quality papers in leading journals, and supervise honours and graduate students’ research projects.

The appointee will also actively contribute to governance and collegial life within the School, Department, and across the University and outside the University.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• PhD in Agricultural/Environmental Economics, or relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels across a variety of settings, including in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strong research and publication track record.
• Demonstrable ability of leading public engagement activities that promote research and/or education outcomes, government, and industry. 

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Lecturer (Agriculture)] - Level [B].pdf

 POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Senior Lecturer (Agriculture)] - Level [C].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 29 September 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the head of school Matthias Leopold at matthias.leopold@uwa.edu.au

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

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