[Aqualist] Lecturer Positions at the University of Wollongong (Australia)

[Barrows, Timothy]

From: Allan Chivas [mailto:toschi at uow.edu.au]

Lecturer Positions

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences has research and teaching strengths across geology, human and physical geography, and the environmental and archaeological sciences.  The School is currently seeking Lecturers for two continuing positions in the areas of Geographic Information Science and Environmental Science.  Candidates must be committed to excellence in both teaching and research and be capable of undertaking interdisciplinary teaching.


Lecturer in Geographic Information Science

Level B (Continuing Appointment)

We are seeking an enthusiastic physical or human geographer with expertise in Geographic Information Science.  The successful candidate will be responsible for further developing the research and teaching directions in geospatial science within the School and have a strong research background in spatial analysis and modelling.


Lecturer in Environmental Science

Level B (Continuing Appointment)

We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Scientist with the capacity to teach in a multidisciplinary, team-teaching setting and undertake focused research on aspects of environmental change.  Potential areas of research interest may include, but are not restricted to estuarine biogeochemistry, climate change, environmental hazards, hydrology, dryland salinity, environmental management, landscape ecology, and landscape degradation.
Experience in environmental management and planning in government and industry would also be favourably considered.

To be successful in these positions you will have a PhD in environmental science, geography, geology/geochemistry or a related field.  You will be able to demonstrate your capacity for high quality teaching and be able to foster and supervise postgraduate research.  You will have demonstrated research excellence in an area that complements existing expertise, and the ability to obtain competitive research funding.  You must address the selection criteria in the Position Description, which is available from our website.  For further information about this position, please contact Professor Colin Murray-Wallace, Head of School on +61 2 4221 4419, E-mail:
cwallace at uow.edu.au

Appointment is based on merit.  As women are under-represented in academic positions, suitably qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Applications Close: 26 September 2010