Lecturer: Environmental Science

Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
- Full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position
- Commencement Salary: $104,838 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About the Role**

The Lecturer: Environmental Science will be responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of courses within STEM’s undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs and for contributing to STEM’s research agenda. The position will contribute independently and as part of a team to support STEM’s teaching and research outcomes in the Environmental Science discipline with a particular focus on Environmental Health / Environmental Chemistry / Microbiology and will carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly research and/or professional activities.

**About UniSA**

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

At UniSA, we educate global professionals ready to create and inspire change. We deliver research that is informed by end users, as well as inspired by global challenges and opportunities.

We look for those with the right knowledge, creativity and a can-do attitude, who know how to communicate and collaborate. We value people who are inspired by new challenges, who ask questions and propose solutions, who are authentic, engaged and committed to our goals as a university.

At the forefront of cross-disciplinary collaboration, UniSA STEM is developing the next wave of innovative thinkers and new possibilities. Harnessing connections across science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we create innovative solutions and ground breaking developments across teaching, learning and research.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Lead and contribute to the design and development of engaging, relevant and technology-enhanced curricula for identified programs and courses as they relate to Environmental Science and/or Environmental Health, including Environmental Risk and Remediation, Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology, Disease and Vector Ecology, Biosecurity and Pest Management
- Effectively undertake administrative duties related to teaching activities of identified courses and programs, including the development of course and program material, if required
- Undertake course coordination and/or provide leadership to other academic staff in the teaching team
- Deliver high-quality teaching that is informed by relevant research, scholarship and industry practice and uses the necessary digital techniques required for effective curriculum delivery, as demonstrated via a range of University approved data sources (e.g. student outcomes, student feedback, peer review)
- Contribute to research and scholarly activity, independently and/or as a member of a team, that results in publications in academic journals and the presentation of conference papers, where appropriate
- Contribute to research activity through success in national competitive grants and/or obtaining government and/or industry funding for research activity

**Essential Criteria**
- A doctoral qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology or a closely related field
- Demonstrated ability and experience in teaching, including design and preparation of teaching activities and resources, for both service and discipline-specific teaching in the Environmental Health and/or Environmental Science disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to undertake research in one or more of the following areas that contribute to UniSA’s research strengths and strategic directions: Environmental Risk and Remediation, Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology, Disease and Vector Ecology, Biosecurity and Pest Management
- Understanding of and experience in using a range of contemporary teaching methodologies, including digital techniques where appropriate
- An established record of research publications, student supervision and/or grant acquisition, relative to experience

**Benefits**

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Employee assistance and development programs
- Staff study support
- Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

**Culture**

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm