The School of Agriculture and Food Sciences is seeking an outstanding Teaching and Research Academic in Food Science at Level B or C (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) to deliver high quality teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
At this level you may coordinate or lead the activities of other staff and contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students. As a teaching and research academic at level B will aspire to achieve national recognition in their field of food science.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Teaching
Contribute to the development of new programs and course material in food science, food quality and safety and industry placement as well as in other areas of the School as required, by consulting with program advisors and stakeholders, ensuring courses are engaging, relevant and contemporary.
Teach across different settings and actively contribute towards educational practice and innovative curriculum design including online learning and alternative teaching methods.
Coordinate courses, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, and undertake assessment and marking for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Maintain and improve the quality of courses as measured through evaluation instruments to meet industry and educational standards.
Provide high quality service to students, including academic counselling and advice.
Understand and apply University Rules relevant to teaching and learning practice.
2. Research
Develop an independent research program of fundamental, applied and/or contract research in the area of food science to achieve national recognition and impact
Enhance the research profile of the School through collaborative research, especially interdisciplinary projects, with colleagues and postgraduate students and other organisations in the development and conduct of joint research projects.
Contribute as chief investigator role (often in conjunction with more experienced researchers) in applications for external research funding, which includes actively seeking, obtaining and managing research funding.
Maintain an active and effective record of publishing in high quality national research journals, other appropriate refereed publications and conference publications.
Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
Prepare research publications and progress reports and participate in regular meetings to discuss project objectives, methodology and outcomes.
3. Supervision and Researcher Development
Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
Recruitment, selection and onboarding of appropriately qualified employees in accordance with University policy and procedures.
Managing employee performance and conduct by providing coaching, feedback and training through probation, annual performance appraisal and regular meetings with employees.
Working to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.
Ensuring employees remuneration and benefits are correct and liaising with Human Resources when a change occurs.
4. Citizenship and Service
Actively develop partnerships by fostering relationships with colleagues, industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
Shows leadership of self and others through mentoring and collaboration.
Efficiently manage allocated internal service roles and processes, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
Effectively perform a range of administrative functions as required.
Provide support to other academic positions as needed and during absences.
Consistently demonstrates the UQ values.
5. Other
Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:
Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.
The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures.
Requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.
Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor(s).
About You
Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant food science/technology or related discipline and/or appropriate postdoctoral training in an area of food science/technology or closely related discipline. Additionally, you will demonstrate:
A growing profile in teaching and research in food science.
Demonstrated ability to develop and teach innovative courses in one or more areas of food science, and to deliver information in a variety of formats at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Demonstrated expert knowledge in food science and a developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding and research interests that complement those of other staff members as outlined on the school website.
Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.
Experience in course coordination and contribution to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
In addition to the above, successful Level C candidates will demonstrate:
An established profile in teaching and research in food science.
National recognition in food science, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.
A strong track record of course coordination and participation in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the food science.
A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities.
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time, continuing position at Academic Level B/C.
For Academic Level B, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $101,533.66 to $120,570.86 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $118,794.38 to $141,067.91per annum.
For Academic Level C, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $124,378.29 to $143,415.50 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $145,522.60 to $167,796.14 per annum.
For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Professor Mark Turner at m.turner2@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must supply the following documents:
Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.
About The Selection Process
As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a seminar and mock lecture to members of the school community prior to their scheduled interview. Research seminars and lecture topics will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates.
The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.
Work Rights and Sponsorship
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Background Checks
All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.
If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
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