Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Environmental Planning

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Graduate School of the Environment (GSE)

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Environmental Planning
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 3880

The Division of Environmental and Life Sciences has an international
reputation in environmental studies. This appointment is associated with
the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE), a department within the
Division, which offers postgraduate programs in environmental studies,
environmental planning, environmental management, environmental education,
sustainable development and wildlife management. The department also has
a growing and vibrant higher degree research program focused on its multi-
disciplinary strengths.
The appointee will contribute to the teaching of postgraduate units in
environmental planning as well as other areas in environmental studies;
supervise postgraduate students; conduct research; contribute to the
administration, organisation and promotion of the School; and will provide
leadership for the environmental planning program which is accredited by
the Planning Institute of Australia. Applicants with a strong record of
teaching and research in any area of environmental planning are encouraged
to apply, however the GSE is particularly interested in the following
areas of expertise in line with the strengths of its Master of
Environmental Planning program:

• Urban and regional planning for sustainable development
• Planning for climate change (adaptation and mitigation)
• Environmental planning and environmental economics

Applicants are invited to set out their plans in research over the next
three to five years, and should also comment on innovative teaching and
learning strategies which they may wish to pursue.

Essential Selection Criteria: A relevant doctoral degree or equivalent
research experience; an active research program in a relevant area,
showing evidence of research as demonstrated by publications, competitive
grants and other forms of professional recognition; demonstrated capacity
for inspirational teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
demonstrated capacity to effectively teach local and international
students; eligible to become a member of the Planning Institute of
Australia.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience in environmental planning
practice; potential for innovative collaboration with existing strengths
in the Department and Division; experience in program management, in
advising students, and in on-line delivery and other flexible learning
approaches; demonstrated research links with industry.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer: Demonstrated
research links with external organisations, including government and
industry; experience in teaching and convening tertiary level programs in
environmental planning (or urban and regional planning), local planning
practice, community participation in planning, and/or sustainable urban
development.

Additional Desirable Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer: Practical
experience outside tertiary education in environmental planning (or urban
and regional planning), and/or local planning practices; professional
contributions and achievements in planning.

Enquiries: Professor Peter Nelson on (02) 9850 6958 or e-mail
peter.nelson@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from January
2008 and may be subject to probationary conditions, although alternative
flexible terms (part-time or job-share arrangements) may be considered.
The application should state clearly if there is a preference for part-
time or other employment terms. Selection criteria must be addressed in
the application.

Package (Lecturer (Level B)): From $81,682 pa, including base salary
$69,022 to $81,847 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s
superannuation.

Package (Senior Lecturer (Level C)): From $99,896 pa, including base
salary $84,413 to $97,239 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s
superannuation.

Applicants should indicate the level for which they are applying, or
whether they wish to be considered for both levels.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie
University Enterprise Agreement 2006-2009. The successful applicant will
be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing Date 9
November 2007.


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