Lecturer in Entomology

Lincoln University is the longest-running agriculturally-based university in the Southern Hemisphere. As New Zealand’s economy diversified, so have we. Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives. To grow the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, the food produced from it and the ecosystems within it. With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres and a range of corporate service units, the Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 700 staff.

The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer in Entomology. This position, in the Department of Pest-management and Conservation, is designed to strengthen the ability of the Faculty to provide entomology teaching and research at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in research activity by collaborating with other staff members in the Faculty and with external colleagues.

In order to be considered for this position you must have a PhD in Entomology or related area. You will have a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, delivering effective teaching methods that are focused on student success. There will be a proven record of your established research agenda and you will be able to demonstrate a background in advising student research at Honours, Masters or PhD level.

Along with your research and teaching experience you will also have strong verbal and written communication skills, a natural ability to collaborate with others and a genuine interest to contribute to Departmental, Faculty and University activities.
This is a fulltime, permanent position.
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

For more information, please refer to the position description on the  Lincoln University careers page, or contact Patrice Wilkin, Recruitment Business Partner, on 03 423 0312. Informal enquiries may be made to Associate Professor Adrian Paterson, Head of Department (adrian.paterson@lincoln.ac.nz ).

Applications close on Tuesday 01 September 2020 at 9am NZ standard time

Lincoln University is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment and seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.