Lecturer in Agricultural and Environmental Systems

**Job no**: 0062931
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing (tenure track)
**Faculty**:Faculty of Science
**Department/School**:School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
**Salary**: Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super

**Join Us in Shaping a Sustainable Future**
At The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystems Sciences, we're dedicated to advancing education and research in environmental and ecosystem sciences, sustainable agriculture, and healthy food systems. We inspire and empower future leaders to champion sustainability, innovate solutions to global challenges, and foster partnerships across diverse communities and disciplines. Grounded in values of community, leadership, excellence, creativity, and sustainability, we strive to make a meaningful impact on both people and the planet.

We also offer salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, public transport discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses for our staff and their immediate families. If you're driven to create positive change and contribute to a better world, we invite you to join our passionate team.

**About the Role**
Join us as a Lecturer and make a significant impact in the fields of agricultural and environmental systems. This role offers the opportunity to excel in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, focusing on social change and interdisciplinary studies within agriculture and environmental sciences.

You will lead groundbreaking research initiatives that deepen our understanding of system dynamics, engaging actively with industry, government, and community stakeholders to drive meaningful societal impact.

Embrace the chance to foster innovation and collaboration across the Faculty and beyond, making a significant contribution to advancing social science in agricultural and environmental contexts.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Design and develop curriculum in areas of innovation and governance that complement and build on the existing strengths of the School.
- Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars as appropriate.
- Conduct internationally competitive research in the social and institutional dimensions of agricultural and environmental systems change.
- Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will have experience supervising research students and excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building positive relationships with staff, collaborators, and students. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and collegially within a diverse workforce.

You will also have:

- Completion of a PhD in a field relevant to social and institutional dimensions of agricultural and environmental systems change.
- Demonstrated experience and capacity to develop engaging undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching programs.
- Demonstrated experience in social science research and expertise in one or more of the following areas: engaged research/participatory approaches, interdisciplinary research, quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research.
- Demonstrated ability to attract external funding for education and/or research including from diverse sources (e.g. ARC, Industry, government, philanthropic, or community).
- A demonstrated aptitude for independent research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and relative to opportunity.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position**.

**Your New Team - “School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences“**
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, biodiversity conversation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices.

The School is situated across four University campuses, with dedicated agriculture, forest and fire, and urban horticulture facilities that enable a unique hands-on learning experience. The School is actively engaged in partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and the community to share knowledge and co-develop solutions to real-world problems. Join a vibrant community committed to benefiting people and nature through education and research.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For