• School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
• Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50
• Fixed-term Teaching and Research position for up to 3 years
• From late June 2023, this position will operate within the new School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability.
• Based at Gatton Campus

 

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

As part of our commitment to research excellence, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. Not only do we have one of the largest PhD enrolments in Australia, but we have also made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

 

About This Opportunity 

To engage, as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Science. The appointee will contribute to the teaching of equine science into the undergraduate Bachelor of Equine Science program, 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.

 

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Teaching

Level B and C

• Coordinate courses, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical's for both internal and external delivery; and undertake assessment and marking for undergraduate and postgraduate courses as required.
• Initiate the development of new material in existing courses by applying current research and scholarship. Participate in educational practice and innovative curriculum design including online learning and alternative teaching methods.
• Participate in program and course development activities in the School and Faculty, including consulting with program advisors and internal and external stakeholders to ensure courses are engaging, relevant and contemporary.
• Effectively teach, supervise, support and mentor undergraduate, postgraduate and research Honours students.

Level C

• Continually develop the curriculum, teaching resource and approaches to improve the quality of courses as measured through evaluation instruments to meet industry and educational standards.
• Successfully coordinate a significant component of the Equine Science Program.

 

2.   Research

Level B and C

• Develop a program of fundamental, applied and contract research in the area of equine science that is externally funded.
• Publish scholarly, peer-reviewed papers in high quality international journals and present research findings at scientific conferences, industry meetings and other relevant forums.
• Achieve national recognition in a discipline area that contributes to the School’s strategic research strengths.
• Enhance the research profile of the School through collaborative research, especially interdisciplinary projects, with colleagues and postgraduate students, other organisations and involvement in relevant professional activities.

Level C

• Develop and lead and manage substantial externally-funded research projects
• Develop a research profile of international standing that contributes to the School’s strategic research strengths.

 

3.   Supervision and Researcher Development

Level B and C

• Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
• Managing employee performance and conduct by providing coaching, feedback and training through probation, annual performance appraisal and regular meetings with employees.
• Working to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.

For level C: 

• Act as Principal Supervisor to Higher Degree by Research students.
• Demonstrates and leads others in the responsible conduct of research.
• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and management and development of researcher capability and skill.

 

4.   Citizenship and Service

Level B and C: 

• Create, foster and enhance national and international links with relevant industry, business, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community that assist in the advancement of University and School strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the processes that enable the academic team to manage the work of the School, including participation in School decision-making and serve on School committees.
• Perform a range of administrative functions in the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences.

For level C: 

• Effectively perform higher level internal duties.
• Make a high level / leadership contribution to external roles.

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 3 years. At Academic level B or C.

At Academic level B, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $104,579.67 - $124,187.99, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $122,358.21 - $145,299.95 annually.

At Academic level C, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $128,109.64 - $147,717.97, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $149,888.28 - $172,830.02 annually.

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.

 

About You  

Applicants should possess a PhD and appropriate postdoctoral training in an area of equine, animal, 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 equine science and animal science, and to deliver information in a variety of formats at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in equine 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.

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.

 

About The Selection Process

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a mock lecture and research seminar to members of the school community prior to their scheduled interview. Mock lecture topics will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates.

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.

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted.

 

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Interim Head of School, Professor Melissa Fitzgerald at m.fitzgerald2@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

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form

 

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 our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

 

Applications close Thursday June 22 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-24796). Please note that Seminars, Mock Lectures and Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late July/early August.

 

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