Lecturer / Associate Lecturer in Dairy Science (Education Focussed)

• Full time, 3 years fixed term. Located on the Camperdown and/or Camden Campus at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)
• Opportunity to shape the curriculum with respect to dairy science and animal management systems at the Faculty of Science
• Base Salary, Academic Level A/B $113,400 - $151,328 p.a + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is currently seeking a Lecturer or Associate Lecturer in Dairy Science (Education Focussed) to develop and deliver learning content in the areas of dairy science and ruminant management systems. The successful candidate will join a team of animal production academics within the School.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery and evaluation in the fields of dairy science and ruminant management systems, while also contributing to research in relation to your discipline and/or your educational practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to dedicate most of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (70%), while also engaging in research (20%) and governance, leadership, and engagement (10%).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate and teach an Honours (4000-level) unit in dairy production and technology
• coordinate and teach an Intermediate (2000-level) unit in animal management systems
• teach dairy- and large ruminant-related content into other units, as required
• deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for students in dairy and animal management units
• assist in the management of Professional Development units of study, as required.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer or Associate Lecturer in Dairy Science who has:

• a PhD in dairy science or a related academic field
• demonstrated experience in coordinating an undergraduate unit of study
• sound experience of dairy science and ruminant management systems teaching and learning, and the ability to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and Honours levels in lecture, practical and field settings
• experience in contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
• a record of excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practice in a tertiary environment, as evidenced through student and supervisor feedback
• demonstrated ability to engage with industry organisations and partners
• high-level written and verbal communication skills
• the ability to work collaboratively with other staff, including professional staff, and foster principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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