Lecturer in Animal Science

Job no: 0057493
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
Department/School: School of Agriculture and Food
Salary: Level B – $110,236 - $130,900 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/

The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences is a leader in agricultural, food and veterinary science education and research in Australia.

The faculty comprises the Melbourne Veterinary School and the School of Agriculture and Food. The faculty operates across three campuses: Parkville, Werribee and Dookie. We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of the lands upon which these campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples and the Yorta Yorta Nation. In addition to education and research, the faculty operates a veterinary hospital at Werribee, a broadacre farm at Dookie, and an equine hospital in Shepparton.

About the Role
The Lecturer Animal Science will provide excellence in teaching and research at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences. Working with the School of Agriculture and Food, this position will contribute to teaching and learning in the areas of Animal and Agricultural Sciences and will be responsible for coordinating subjects and teaching into undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including but not limited to conducting tutorials, lectures, and workshops in a variety of settings.

The Lecturer will actively participate in leadership and service both within and outside the University and broader community and be an effective member of committees at the Department, School and Faculty level as appropriate to the level of appointment.

This position will be primarily located at the Parkville campus of the University of Melbourne but will be expected to teach and to attend meetings, seminars and conferences at other campuses or facilities from time to time.

Responsibilities include:

• Making independent and innovative contributions to teaching and learning at all levels, which enhance student learning and experience
• Delivering teaching in a variety of settings by conducting tutorials, lectures, practical demonstrations, seminars, computer-based learning exercises and laboratory-based workshops which may extend to individual consultations and provision of online resources
• Leading by example and ensure the values, standards and expectations for appropriate positive behaviour in the workplace and the best interests of a leading University are upheld as well as the University’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Making independent contributions to the development of an integrated course, including innovative programs and curriculum design

About You
You will have the capacity to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver high-quality teaching outcomes and possess a high level organisational skills and record keeping capabilities as well as well as the ability to prioritise a range of tasks, manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment. You will have well-developed interpersonal and skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including professional and industry bodies, and an ability to tailor information to different audiences in a diverse environment.

You will also have:

• A PhD qualification awarded in Animal Science or a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated tertiary level teaching experience with the ability to teach innovative programs for learning at all levels, and under a variety of settings including online learning and curriculum course design, as well as academic mentoring to students
• Demonstrated capacity to obtain funding to further develop teaching and learning
• A scholarly approach to teaching as evidenced by demonstrated skills in teaching practice including analysis of learning needs, identification of appropriate approaches to teaching, developing ways to improve practice by obtaining and analysing feedback and maintaining currency with professional practice
• A record in attracting and providing supervision to completion of graduate research students and demonstrated capacity to mentor and guide junior staff in their career pathways and development

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at [email protected] .

Position Description