Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Physical Geography

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Work type:full time
Location:Canberra, ACT
Categories:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, UNSW Canberra – Women in Science
Employment type:  Full time, 35 hours
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level B from $119,440 plus 17% Superannuation
Level C from $145,071 plus 17% Superannuation
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 

The School of Science is running a #WomeninScience recruitment campaign. The School of Science is committed to building a diverse team and is passionate about hiring and supporting women in science. We are committed to providing career progression and support to women in academia. UNSW Canberra currently has many women in influential positions within the Campus, in the following roles, to name just a few:

• Rector - Emma Sparks
  Emma is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and, in 2018, was awarded Top 50 Women in Engineering (Telegraph awards).
• Deputy Faculty Executive Director
• Head of School of Business
• Acting Head of School, Systems and Computing
• Acting Head of School, Engineering and Technology

This initiative was started to greater diversify the School of Science and UNSW Canberra. At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

About UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 50 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters:

The School of Science is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography.  The School encompasses the disciplines of Physics and Oceanography, Chemistry, Geography, Aviation and Mathematics & Statistics.  A comprehensive program of Physical Geography courses are taught from first through to third

year and forms part of a three-year Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Physical Geography, or a four-year Honours degree.  A PhD program is also offered. 

The School of Science has a strong research profile and a long history of high-quality teaching in Physical Geography. The School has capacity to support field-based research projects and accompanying laboratory and data analysis, and can facilitate access to high end computing for modelling, remote sensing and big data. Current research strengths in Physical Geography include coastal geomorphology, biogeography, wildlife ecology and GIS and remote sensing. The School of Science is looking to compliment and extend this expertise with a research and teaching focused academic position in physical geography with expertise and experience in for example environmental geoscience, hydrology, geomorphology, climate, natural hazards, GIS and remote sensing.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in Physical Geography, including supervision of Honours and Postgraduate students. 

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the School's research program.  The School has a strong research profile in Physical Geography with facilities to support field projects and computationally intensive modelling and data analysis. 

Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Physical Geography or a closely related field, a demonstrated record of high quality research in Physical Geography  and the ability and willingness to contribute to the teaching program at all levels.  Previous university teaching experience would be an advantage.  Appointment as a senior lecturer requires evidence of qualifications for that level.  Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please see the #WomeninScience Recruitment Candidate Pack  for more information.

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Advertised:19 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:16 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time