Associate Professor or Professor of Agriculture Biotechnology

• School of Science, Technology and Engineering | Sippy Downs  Campus
• Level D.1 $151, 576 to Level E.1 $195,076 p.a., plus 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing

 

About the opportunity

The School of Science, Technology and Engineering seeks to recruit a Professor (level D/E) in Agricultural Biotechnology. The preferred applicant will have significant links with Australian and International agriculture industries, as well as state and federal agencies. The preferred applicant will be an effective leader, capable of building a significant externally funded research program at UniSC that employs and supports early career researchers and grows UniSC’s Higher Degree Research Student cohort. They will have a strong track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals, as well as demonstrable impact pathways with industry. They should also be able to connect with existing research strengths within UniSC such as the Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research Centre.

UniSC has a number of industry partnerships that the successful applicant will be expected to develop close and effective relationships with. These include the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), and associated Turbine Precinct being developed on the Sunshine Coast. Applicants with connections to existing agriculture / food research clusters (e.g. Future Food Systems CRC, Food Agility CRC) are strongly encourage to apply.

 

You will:

• design, develop, evaluate and improve curricula and teaching;
• make use of appropriate technologies and media to support and enhance learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation;
• maintain currency in your discipline;
• support students to be successful learners;
• purposefully develop focused expertise within a field; and
• develop and maintain strategic research partnerships.

 

About UniSC

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.

We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide - a title we have held for 16 consecutive years.

On the world stage, we are a recognised global leader when it comes to sustainability principles. In the 2021 Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings, UniSC was ranked as third in the world for our research, outreach and stewardship when it comes to conserving and protecting life underwater. For life on the land, we were ranked fifth– both titles a welcome recognition of our work in these specialty areas of research and stewardship.

The standings come alongside the Australian Research Council’s recognition of UniSC as a producer of world-class research in 26 areas, including environmental impact, mental and medical health, technology, and human behaviour.

UniSC’s impact in national and international research continues to be fast-growing and, since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income to $26 million.

While these results are impressive, they are just the start of our story. We are young, agile and determined to become Australia’s premier regional university.

We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.

 

About you

Your extensive achievement in University-level teaching and learning will see you succeed in this balanced teaching and research role. Your ability and dedication to foster excellence in teaching and research is a key attribute. You have an outstanding record in research of international standing and create highly effective research teams. You bring a collegial, collaborative, and supportive work ethic that empowers you to develop positive and effective working relationships with stakeholders including partners, industry, colleagues and students.

 

You will possess:

With appointment at either Associate Professor/Professor level, the successful appointee will have:

• completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field and comprehensive experience as an academic;
• a clear and coherent research program with a strong track record of sustained and productive engagement in high quality research;
• effectiveness in teaching and educational innovation;
• effective mentoring to develop the research capability of mid and early career researchers; and
• success in academic administrative functions.

 

Contact

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Professor Stuart Parsons

Dean, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Telephone: +61 7 5430 1217

 

Apply

Please apply by Midnight, Monday 10 October 2022

For further information please view the Candidate_Prospectus.pdf and Position_Description.pdf.

A completed application includes:

• your current Academic CV.
• a statement of suitability not to exceed three pages. This statement should outline your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success at UniSC.

 

Benefits of working at UniSC

UniSC is a community which recognises and embraces diversity among our staff, students and community partnerships. We provide an inclusive environment where each person feels they belong and are respected, connected and empowered to rise, and shine.

UniSC is a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative which aims to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. Attaining an award is recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving gender equity and ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, as well as underrepresented groups, are best positioned to reach their full potential.

UniSC offers career enhancement opportunities such as professional development and specialised leadership and management programs. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible work options, extensive and generous leave options and a 36.25 hour working week for our professional staff. For more information, visit our website/ https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc/benefits-of-working-at-unisc.

At UniSC, we have a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au or phone +61 7 5430 2830.

 

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