Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Pasture Science and Agronomy

School of Agriculture and Food Sciences

The School of Agriculture and Food Sciences is one of the largest agricultural schools in Australia, comprising research and teaching experts in agribusiness, animals and wildlife, environment, plants and soil, and food and nutrition. The School offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research degrees encompassing those disciplines ranging from Bachelor to Doctorate. Situated at St Lucia and Gatton within the Faculty of Science, the School is a large and dynamic multidisciplinary hub with farm, pasture and laboratory facilities, and an established reputation for excellence and commitment to finding innovative and technology focussed solutions to global challenges. UQ is ranked amongst the top two universities in Australia and one of the top 20 universities in the world for agriculture. (QS World University Rankings by subject 2015 Agriculture and Forestry).

The role

The School of Agriculture and Food Sciences seeks to appoint an academic staff member who will provide both undergraduate and postgraduate students with grounding in the issues that face pasture science and pasture agronomy and the analytical and practical skills required to manage pasture production in a changing agricultural and economic environment.

The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including course coordination and program development; research, including Research Higher Degree student supervision; liaise with industry and conduct other professional activities in the field of pasture science.

The person

The successful applicant will contribute to (and for a Level C appointment provide leadership in) teaching and research activities in the field of pasture science and agronomy in the School and University. The appointee will work with the Head of School, the group leaders in plant science and animal science, and other staff members in the School to develop and implement the School's strategic plan and to integrate the teaching and research programs in plant and animal science. Located at UQ Gatton campus, the appointee will be responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate course coordination, teaching and program development and will be expected to contribute to the national and international research profile of the School, supervise research students, obtain external grant funding, and undertake professional activities.

Remuneration

This is a full-time continuing appointment at Academic Level B or C.  

The remuneration for Academic Level B will be in the range $89,458.97 - $106,232.23 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be $104,666.99 - $124,291.71 p.a.). 

The remuneration for Academic Level C will be in the range $109,586.85 - $126,360.11 p.a. plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be $128,216.61 - $147,841.33 p.a.)

Position Description

499488_PD_Agronomy & Pasture Science (1).pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Wayne Bryden on +61 7 5460 1250 or email w.bryden@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 499488