Dear Colleagues
Applications are now invited for a Lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Tasmania – this is effectively equivalent to a US tenure-track position. I would particularly welcome applicants in the fields of (paleo) sea level, climate and/or ice sheets as well as remote sensing of the natural environment, but all areas of physical geography will be considered (other than biotic physical geography).
Please note the potential for interaction with the world-leading AAD Ice Core and the CSIRO sea level groups, both based in Hobart, alongside the University’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystem CRC and the new $24M Antarctic Gateway project.
See http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/current-vacancies.
I am more than happy to field informal enquiries. Note applicants close Feb 11 Eastern Australia Summer time.
Reference Number :15023 - Lecturer in Abiotic Physical Geography
| Applications are invited for appointment to this position, which will be offered on a full-time continuing basis, with the successful appointee being required to take up duty on or before Semester 2, 2015.
Geography in the School of Land and Food at the University of Tasmania is internationally recognised for research in the conservation and management of natural environments, which ranges from cultural investigation to hard physical science, with strong interdisciplinary integration. Geography contributed substantially to the highest (level 5) ranking in Ecology by the University of Tasmania in the 2012 ERA review and the level 4 result in Environment Science.
The Discipline of Geography and Spatial Sciences is also at the forefront of remote sensing and GIS application, and has access to excellent facilities. The graduates of the Discipline are employed nationally and internationally in environmental consulting, environmental management, planning and surveying.
The successful applicant will have published work in well-regarded international and national journals in microclimate, hydrology, soils and/or landforms and have successfully supervised/co-supervised honours and postgraduate research. They will be expected to conduct high quality research leading to publication in refereed journals or books, develop collaborative projects within the University of Tasmania and between institutions, be vigorous in seeking research funding, and develop a strong group of honours and research students.
The successful applicant will have an excellent record in teaching, including substantial experience in teaching abiotic physical geography. It would be an advantage if the applicant could demonstrate statistical skills. They will be expected to teach abiotic physical geography into units in all years, with an opportunity to further develop units and participate in ongoing course evaluation and improvement.
The appointment will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $117,371 per annum, (comprising salary within the range $85,080 - $100,317 plus 17% superannuation, with the option of an additional 3% salary loading in exchange for 14% instead of 17% superannuation).
For further information about the position please contact the Head of Discipline, Geography and Spatial Sciences, Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick, on 03 6226 2460, or email J.Kirkpatrick@utas.edu.au
The closing date for receipt of your application is 11 February 2015.
The following occupational health and safety risk factors have been identified for this position:
Keyboard/Mouse Work, Repetitive physical actions, Lifting (minimal), Driving, Sitting (including travelling between campuses) and/or standing for extended periods, Laboratory or Workshop activities, Working in remote locations, Working under pressure, including working to constant deadlines and/or in the resolution of conflict.
All potential applicants should take these risk factors into consideration when determining their capacity to undertake the duties of the position. |
Matt King
Professor of Polar Geodesy & ARC Future Fellow
Surveying and Spatial Sciences | School of Land and Food
University of Tasmania
Private Bag 76, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia
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