Associate Professor/Professor in Sustainable Agriculture

Job no:512869
Work type:Fixed term – Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Level D, Level E, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Level D ($156,966-$172,657) or Level E ($201,427) per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed-term position for 5 years, with a potential opportunity for conversion to a continuing position after term.

The Associate Professor/Professor in Sustainable Agriculture will lead the development of new agricultural initiatives that will contribute to the University maintaining and further growing its global leadership in this research domain. Research outputs will have national and international impact that are both scientific and practical; and of scope and scale that ensures trans-disciplinary collaboration and significant industry/government engagement.

The appointee will also encourage an environment of creativity and innovation in the Faculty and engage with the broader academic and professional community to promote and enhance the national and international profile of the University.

The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is one of eight Schools in the Faculty of SET, and represents a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and product conferring capability, with infrastructure and resources at the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide.

The University is strongly committed to supporting diversity and flexibility in the workplace. Applications for part-time or other flexible working arrangements will be fully considered, subject to meeting the inherent requirements of the position. We particularly welcome applications from women for this position.

To be successful at Level D you will need:

• An outstanding national record of research distinction and impact in agriculture, with an emphasis on having delivered outcomes leading to resilience and/or enhanced sustainability measures.
• Evidence of an inspirational leadership style that promotes a culture of engagement, collaboration, commitment and exceptional performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop research programs of significant scope and scale.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently secure research investment from national/international competitive agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful external relationships with relevant industry stakeholders and professional bodies. 
• Evidence of excellence in research training at the postgraduate level.
• Excellent personal and interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively internally across the University community.

To be successful at Level E, you will need:

• An outstanding global record of research distinction and impact in agriculture, with an emphasis on having delivered outcomes leading to resilience and/or enhanced sustainability measures.
• Evidence of an inspirational leadership style that promotes a culture of engagement, collaboration, commitment and exceptional performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop research programs of significant scope and scale.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently secure research investment from national/international competitive agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful external relationships with relevant industry stakeholders and professional bodies.
• Evidence of excellence in research training at the postgraduate level.
• Ability to think innovatively and critically in order to translate research into real world application.
• Excellent personal and interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively internally across the University community.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs – including significant industry, government and community collaborations – offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature – not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour – provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty’s broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we’ll give you the opportunity. Together, let’s make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm (AEDT), 27 March 2024.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Jason Able
Head of School, Agriculture, Food and Wine
P: +61 (8) 8313 7075
E: [email protected]

You’ll find a full position description and selection criteria below: (If no links appear, please try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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