Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Level B/C)

School of Environmental and Rural Science

•         Continuing, full-time
•         $102,546 to $121,534 per annum (Level B), $125,329 to $144,321 per annum (Level C)
•         Plus 17% employer superannuation. Salary packaging options are available.
•         Relocation assistance provided
•         UNE will provide sponsorship for this position

The University of New England (UNE), Armidale is a regionally based, globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education. Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general staff.

The UNE decadal strategic plan, Future Fit 2021-2030, has been developed to guide the University to deliver on its enduring vision to support the aspirations of individuals in communities, and communities within regions, in a digital age.

 

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law (SABL) is an innovative collaboration of scientists, researchers, and academics designed to deliver outstanding education and practical learning. The Faculty consists of over 700 staff and postgraduate students with international reach and active industry collaborations with partners across Asia, the Indo-Pacific and Africa. Teaching and learning in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Biomedical Science, Science and Technology, Economics, Business and Law enable unique opportunities to build both deep domain-specific and broad trans-disciplinary knowledge; consolidate real-world experience with higher-education skills, and extend undergraduate expertise with globally recognised discipline mastery that accelerates careers and demonstrates value in an ever-changing world. The Faculty's vision, mission and aspirations are outlined in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Strategic Plan 2019-2025.

 

About the School

The School of Environmental and Rural Science (ERS) is a research-intensive School that attracts external competitive funding to support research at the leading edge of agricultural, ecological and biological research, nationally and internationally. The School spans seven disciplines: Agronomy and Soil Science, Animal Science, Zoology, Botany, Earth Sciences and Ecosystem Management.

 

About the role

This position will be responsible for undergraduate teaching and curriculum development in animal science disciplines including animal behaviour, welfare and applied animal physiology (farm and companion animals and natural populations) and some of the underlying basic sciences. Furthermore, the candidate will be expected to provide postgraduate research supervision, propose and become involved in research projects and develop a strong research profile with the opportunity to dramatically expand UNE's profile in these areas. You will develop course material and training partnerships.

You are expected to grow research activity by developing a strong research program and contributing to multi-disciplinary research groups within this area. You are also expected to develop strong linkage of UNE into industry and multi-institute research in your discipline, as well as contributing to multi-disciplinary research teams.

The animal science group is a research-intensive group at UNE and internationally well regarded. The appointee would have an excellent opportunity to grow under the mentorship of the current group, with opportunities to co-teach in other areas relevant to your research interests and contribute to curriculum development in agriculture and animal science. Research supervision, community engagement and acquiring externally funded research projects are expected activities of the position. Your specific responsibilities are outlined below.

 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD or equivalent in Animal Science or a closely related field, along with expertise in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, with a good understanding of agricultural production systems, animal health and physiology and relevant postdoctoral experience, and research interests that complement the Animal Science Group. You will have the  ability to teach innovative, research-driven, student-centered and industry relevant learning, both in online and face-to-face settings for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and you will have a demonstrated ability to develop an excellent scholarly research track record with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. You can develop, manage and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues, research stakeholders and funding bodies, for successful collaborations and to develop new ideas into externally-funded research projects. You will have an excellent ability to communicate research and science effectively to students and research stakeholders. You will be able to effectively supervise honours and postgraduate research students. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively, including by applying culturally respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace practices, in a diverse and complex academic setting.

 

About Armidale

Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living. Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights, all for a fraction of the price you would expect to pay in a major city. You can live in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquillity of the New England countryside on a rural property. To find out more visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience.

 

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact Professor Julius van der Werf phone: 02-6773 2092 email: jvanderw@une.edu.au

Closing Date: Midnight, 3 January 2023

Reference No:  222312

 

To Apply

Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below:

Your application should be comprised of:

1.    1-2 page cover letter clearly outlining which level you are applying for, who you are, your strengths and qualifications, and why you are interested in the role at UNE;

2.    A current resume containing details of 3 referees. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past 2 years as your manager or supervisor;

3.    Responses to the selection criteria below explaining how you best meet these requirements. Your examples should be based on previous performance/experience and you should clearly explain your level of involvement in the example activity, what you have done, how, why, with whom and what the outcomes were.

4.    Photo Identification; copy of Passport OR Driver's License and Birth Certificate

5.    Copy of qualifications cited in your application for this position

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures. As a University committed to engaging a diverse workforce, UNE encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

 

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