Lecturer in Environmental Science

• Teaching intensive appointment teaching first-year Environmental Science unit and coordinate and deliver in other Environmental Management units
• Level B, part-time (0.6FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 18 months
• Base salary range: $108,509 - $128,404 p.a. (pro-rata) 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 School’s Department of Environmental Science is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program. The Department is responsible for the delivery of undergraduate majors in Environmental Science including teaching responsibilities in associated areas such as Ecology, Geography and Environmental Management. In addition, the Department also leads the Master of Environmental Science and Master of Biotechnology postgraduate programs.

About the opportunity

You will undertake independent teaching in the area of Environmental Science. Key responsibilities include unit delivery and content management, engaging with students and school staff to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

You will be expected to lead and coordinate the first-year unit ENVT1104 Environmental Science and Technology (Semester 1) and contribute to the coordination and delivery of other units including ENVT4421 Fundamentals of Environmental Management and ENVT5515 Environmental Management in Mining, and others as time permits. Roles in these units will include content design and development, in-person and online delivery, workshop and lab organisation, marking and invigilation and reporting to the School’s education committee.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• PhD in Environmental Science, or relevant discipline
• Familiarity with contemporary environmental challenges and management approaches adopted in Australia
• Ability to deliver innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses, including for large first year units
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices to extend equality of opportunity for all learners
• Experience with scientific data analysis relevant to the discipline using software such as Excel, R or Python
• Experience with laboratory and field skills relevant to the discipline such as soil and water sampling and analysis

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD - Lecturer in Environmental Science 517275.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, 19 May 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Matthias Leopold at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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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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