Senior Lecturer (Level C) - Food and Nutrition Science
Job no: 515231
Work type: Continuing - Full-time
Campus: Adelaide
Categories: Level C, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Salary: (Level C) $135,388 – $155,696 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation
Position Overview:
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is offering an exciting opportunity for a leader in Food Science and Nutrition to join our academic team. The appointee will lead development of innovative undergraduate courses in Food Science to equip future generations of learners with the knowledge and skills required for industry and society. In this rare continuing teaching and research role, the appointee will also have the opportunity to develop research projects of such a scope and scale that ensures trans-disciplinary collaboration across research groups as well as significant industry and government engagement. The successful candidate will also encourage an environment of creativity and innovation in the Faculty and engage with the broader academic and professional community to promote and enhance the national and international profile of the University. We are seeking dynamic individuals with strong teaching and research backgrounds who are keen to make a positive difference in Food Science for future generations.
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is one of several Schools in the Faculty of SET, and represents a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and product conferring capability, with infrastructure and resources at the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide.
To be successful at Level C you will need:
- A PhD in Food Science or a related discipline
- An outstanding national record of research distinction and impact in Food Science, with an emphasis on having delivered outcomes leading to resilience and/or enhanced sustainability measures.
- Evidence of an inspirational leadership style that promotes a culture of engagement, collaboration, commitment and exceptional performance.
- Evidence of contributions in developing and successfully implementing research programs of significant scope and scale.
- Demonstrated ability to secure research investment from national/international competitive agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful external relationships with relevant industry stakeholders and professional bodies.
- Evidence of excellence in providing research training at the postgraduate level.
- Excellent personal and interpersonal skills, highly effective written and oral communication skills, and capacity to work effectively across the University community.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment:
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Your faculty's broader role:
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
How to Apply:
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.
Applications close: Tuesday 26th November 2024, 11.55pm
For further information:
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Professor Jason Able
Head of School, Agriculture, Food & Wine
P: +61 (8) 83137075
E: jason.able@adelaide.edu.au
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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
Advertised: 25 Oct 2024 12:00 AM
Applications close: 26 Nov 2024 11:55 PM
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