School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Permanent T&R position available
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About UQ’s Gatton Campus
Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990. With this history in mind, we’re proud to have made the Queensland Commitment , to break down personal, financial, and geographical barriers facing students to make education opportunities available for all Queenslanders.
These days, our Gatton Campus houses innovative research and teaching facilities in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science and the environment. We’ve partnered with government, industry and donors to invest in major research infrastructure, facilities and technologies, including: the largest solar research facility in the Southern Hemisphere, the state of the art Queensland Animal Sciences Precinct , and over 1000 hectares of farms .
Additional benefits of joining UQ, as well the Gatton campus specifically, include:
Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Access to greater research funding opportunities, including grant writing support and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative
Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
On campus childcare , medical clinic, post office, and community garden
Free parking and intercampus bus
About This Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, and service as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness.
Open to candidates at both Academic Level B and Academic Level C, the selected individual will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Agribusiness programs primarily at the Gatton campus, with the possibility of assignments at the St Lucia campus. The academic’s teaching responsibilities will include courses covering topics such as agricultural economics, international agricultural development, agricultural policy, and supply chain management. Additionally, the academic will contribute to teaching in other agribusiness-related undergraduate and postgraduate courses. They are anticipated to elevate the School’s research profile on both national and international levels, supervising research students, spearheading innovative research programs, and securing external grant funding. Furthermore, the appointee is expected to contribute to advancing the School’s programs and participate in associated administrative activities, ensuring the School’s seamless operation and continuous development. They will play a crucial role in not only disseminating knowledge but also in shaping and enriching the curriculum, fostering an environment conducive to learning and discovery, and upholding the academic integrity and reputation of the School.
Please view the Candidate Information Booklet below for the key responsibilities.
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%), continuing position.
At Academic level B, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $106,079.67 - $125,687.99, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $124,113.21 - $147,054.95 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
At Academic level C, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $129,609.64 - $149,217.97, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $151,643.28 - $174,585.02 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
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.
Appointment Booklet
Click here to view the Appointment Booklet.
About You
Candidates should hold a PhD in Agribusiness, or a field closely related.
Additionally, you will have:
Expertise in a range of agribusiness-related areas, with a focus on international development, agricultural economics and policy, and supply chain management.
Experience in course coordination and contribution to developing and continuously innovating new programs, curriculum design and course material.
Demonstrated ability to develop and teach innovative courses in agribusiness areas and deliver information in various formats at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Reputation and a track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
A record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
Ability to effectively supervise postgraduate research students from Honours to PhD.
An ability to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote agribusiness at a university and wider community level, including industry, government, funding agencies, and professional bodies.
Research interests that complement those of other staff members, as outlined on the School’s website, would be desirable.
Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
Additional selection criteria for 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.
Track record of strong industry engagement and collaborations.
For a full list of selection criteria please view the booklet above.
Work Rights: Visa Sponsorship may be available for this position.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We’ll support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here .
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Victor Galea at [email protected] . For application queries, please contact [email protected] 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
About The Selection Process
Applicants invited for interview will be asked to present a shortened undergraduate-level mock lecture as part of the selection process. Please note that mock lectures, and interviews have been scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd week of March.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/ or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all of the selection criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for and demonstrate their potential in the role, even if certain selection criteria can’t be met. Candidates may also wish to proactively outline any barriers or challenges which have impacted their career. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity considerations when assessing your suitability for this role.
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.
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 the 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 [email protected]
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 February 11th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-32768).