AddressJob no: 0062917
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 Agribusiness economics. You will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Agribusiness Specialisation of the Master of Agricultural Science and Master of Food Science degrees, as well as the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness major of the Bachelor of Agriculture. Develop engaging teaching materials and collaborate with businesses in the agribusiness value chain to create compelling case studies.
Additionally, you will establish a robust research program focusing on Australian and international agricultural, farm, and Agribusiness economics, working closely with colleagues and external partners to drive innovative projects in finance and risk.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design and develop curriculum in areas of agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, farm management economics, agricultural finance, quantitative methods and decision-making under risk and uncertainty that complement and build on the existing strengths of the School.
- Prepare and deliver high quality lectures, tutorials and seminars as appropriate
- Provide academic mentoring and assistance to students Coordinate and conduct student field trips to farms and Agribusinesses
- 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 Agricultural Economics, farm economics or agribusiness.
- A thorough knowledge of Australian agriculture and global agricultural markets and Agribusiness plus a depth of experience working with farmers to conduct case studies and analyse and solve problems, to identify and analyse research questions, and to develop teaching content about agricultural value chains, Agricultural Economics, marketing, finance and risk.
- Experience in applying quantitative methods to agricultural data for use in Agricultural, farm and Agribusiness economic analysis and experience in the application of stochastic simulation modelling.
- Demonstrated experience, relative to opportunity, in developing engaging undergraduate and graduate teaching programs
- Demonstrated experience engaging and fostering relationships with relevant agricultural, Economics and Agribusiness professionals and industry bodies and stakeholders.
- Ability to identify and contribute to the attraction of grants and external income.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
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.
With deep expertise across a variety of disciplines, the School offers a range of subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including six Master coursework programs: Master of Agricultural Sciences, Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation, Master of Food and Packaging Innovation, Master of Food Science, Master of Urban Horticulture and Master of Environment.
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 more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
