Lecturer in Crop and Soil Management

About The Team

This position is within the School of Agricultural Sciences (College of Environmental and Life Sciences).

The Land Management Group is part of SoilsWest, which leads soils-related research and outreach at Murdoch University.

Collaboration with relevant Research Centres is strongly encouraged, and this collaboration is an important enabler of School and University strategic plans. Relevant Centres include (but are not limited to) the:

- WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre
- Centre for Crop and Food Innovation
- Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems
- Centre for Animal Production and Welfare

Your New Role

The lecturer in Crop and Soil Management will teach and supervise in crop and soil management while developing research expertise. They will contribute to work on crop and soil management in Bangladesh and West Australian under a project “Change in soil and water dynamics and supporting adoption of Conservation in Bangladesh (SLAM/2022/101 SACA) funded by Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). The goal is to examine the sustainability of conservation agriculture for rice-based cropping.

Your Key responsibilities will include
- Work on an ACIAR-funded project, SLAM/2022/101 (SACA).
- Develop an academic research profile and professional expertise in the area of crop and soil management.
- Make a significant contribution to independent research by producing quality publications.
- Contribute to teaching within the discipline, including unit coordination, preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and/or fieldwork.
- Develop and practice innovative teaching and learning methods.
- Initiate and develop course material and undertake unit, program and/or course planning and coordination.
- Supervise students undertaking undergraduate, honours, postgraduate and HDR research projects
- Consult with, and provide advice to, undergraduate, postgraduate and HDR students.
- Contribute to the School (including Land Management Group and SoilsWest), the University, the profession, and the discipline.
- Participate in the University’s Annual Career Development Conversation (ACDC).

Undertake such other duties as determined by the School Dean.Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term 4 Years | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $108,849 - $128,939 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page



Join us
- A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

- A PhD in an area relevant to the appointment
- Demonstrated expertise in soil and crop science research in agriculture
- Demonstrated experience in crop and soil science and the management of crops and soils
- Demonstrated experience in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Demonstrated ability to engage in high quality research including effective contribution to research teams to deliver projects funded with competitive grant funds
- Demonstrate high levels of written an oral communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities, work effectively as a team member and play a leadership role in teaching and learning activities
- Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, including partnerships in Australia and Bangladesh
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