Paleonet: Lecturer (Earth Sciences), University of New England (UNE), Armidale, Australia

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Lecturer (Earth Sciences), School of Environmental and Rural Science & 
Earth Sciences,  University of New England (UNE), Armidale, Australia

Fixed-term, full-time until 31 October 2025
$ 102,546 to $ 121,534 per annum (Level B)
Plus 17% employer superannuation. Salary packaging options are available.
Relocation assistance provided
UNE will provide sponsorship for this position

The University of New England (UNE), Armidale is a regionally based, 
globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its 
student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. 
UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most 
experienced provider of distance and innovative online education. 
Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are 
distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general 
staff.

The UNE decadal strategic plan, Future Fit 2021-2030, has been developed 
to guide the University to deliver on its enduring vision to support the 
aspirations of individuals in communities, and communities within 
regions, in a digital age.

The Faculty and School

UNE has a vibrant research culture and a rich and extensive history in 
geoscience. Our Earth Sciences department achieved a ranking of 5 for 
the Australian Research Council's Excellence in Research for Australia 
(ERA), which translates to an outstanding research record `well above 
world standards. UNE has a long history of teaching and research in the 
Earth Sciences and is conveniently located in the heart of the New 
England region, providing an excellent natural laboratory for studying 
all aspects of the discipline.

The School of Environmental and Rural Science (SERS) is an active and 
dynamic school of environmental scientists, agronomists, geneticists, 
zoologists, plant scientists, soils scientists, and ecologists. The 
school sits within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and 
Law, which includes internationally recognised scholars with diverse 
teaching, research, and professional and community backgrounds. We are a 
leading provider of both on-campus and online or distance education, 
offering flexible learning options for students throughout the year. 
Further information can be found on the School of Environmental and 
Rural Science website. UNE supports a diverse community and welcomes 
flexible working arrangements.
<Yarm Gwanga Childcare is located on campus and parent and infant care 
rooms are also available. SportUNE, also based on campus for easy access 
is a well-equipped facility hosting everything from world class mountain 
bike trails to high intensity training, a geothermally heated pool and 
gym equipment.

About the role

As a Lecturer in Earth Sciences, you will join a successful, 
enthusiastic and versatile team of geoscientists who teach and research 
across a range of areas such as economic geology, tectonics, 
palaeontology, petrology, structural geology, environmental geology, 
geochemistry, sedimentology and remote sensing. You will teach into our 
Bachelor of Geoscience course and lead a strong research program in your 
relevant area of expertise. A collaborative approach to `team' teaching, 
supportive research student supervision, applying for external research 
grants and collaboration in community engagement programs are expected 
activities of the position. Importantly, we are seeking applicants who 
are willing to champion the role of women in this discipline.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A doctoral qualification in Geology or Palaeontology
Expertise in a complementary discipline within Geology or Palaeontology, 
and relevant postdoctoral experience.
Capacity for innovative, research-driven teaching and curriculum 
development in online and face-to-face settings.
An outstanding research record (relative to opportunity), including 
publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals that align with our 
ERA 5 in Geology
Teaching and/or research excellence (relative to opportunity) in one or 
more of the following disciplines: Sedimentology, Palaeontology, 
Geochemistry, Tectonics, Field Mapping, Structural Geology.
Potential to lead a research program and attract significant external 
funding.
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

And it is desirable that you have experience in research supervision, 
online teaching and/or innovation in curriculum development and some 
knowledge of GIS software

About Armidale

Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural 
living. Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, 
gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights, all for a 
fraction of the price you'd expect to pay in a major city. You can live 
in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquillity of the New 
England countryside on a rural property. To find out more visit 
https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience.

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact Professor Julius Van Der Werf phone: 
(02) 6773 2092, email: jvanderw at une.edu.au

Closing Date: Midnight, 4 December 2022

Reference No:  222290

To Apply

Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button 
below:
Covering letter
Responses to selection criteria
Current CV

For further information about this position, please see the Position 
Description below.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about 
this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures. As a 
University committed to engaging a diverse workforce, UNE encourages 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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