Lecturer in Geography

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Level B (Fixed term 5 years)

The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences has research and teaching strengths across geology, human and physical geography, and the environmental and archaeological sciences. We are seeking an enthusiastic geographer with specialist expertise in an area of human-environment interactions, as well as a willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Related expertise could include environmental management, environmental planning and policy, cultural environmental research, heritage and/or biogeography.

To be successful you will have a PhD in geography or a related field. You will be able to demonstrate your capacity for high quality teaching, and be able to foster and supervise postgraduate research. You will have demonstrated research excellence in an area that complements existing expertise, and the ability to obtain research funding. You must address the selection criteria specified in the Position Description, which is available from our website. For more information about this position, please contact Professor Lesley Head, Head of School on +61 2 4221 3124, E-mail: lhead@uow.edu.au

Appointment is based on merit. As women are under-represented in academic positions, suitably qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Applications Close 11 October 2009 Ref No 23430

How to Apply: Please go to our website http://employment.uow.edu.au/ to submit your application online & for more information about the position and UOW.