Te Kaupeka Puhanga | Faculty of Engineering School of Forestry Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Continuing (permanent) position Kia hiwa ra, kia hiwa ra!
He hiahia, he pukenga nou ki te mahi a te Pukenga / Pukenga Matua / Ahorangi Tuarua?
Naia te powhiri na Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te turanga nei.
Au Mahi | What You Will Do We invite applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (equivalent to an Assistant or Associate Professor in the US System) / Associate Professor position in Silviculture.
The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant experience.
The successful applicant will have a broad knowledge of all aspects of Silviculture, including alternative silvicultural systems, species selection, deployment strategies, establishment, tending and the use of decision support systems.
You will have strong quantitative skills in experimental design, statistical analysis and modelling.
You will have a broad world view and deep understanding of the forestry sector.
You will bring both academic credentials and industry knowledge to this position and will also be expected to develop links with and contribute to the wider forestry profession at local, national and international levels.
Mou | Who You Are Applicants will hold a Ph.D. degree in Forestry Science (or a closely aligned discipline), and have a demonstrated record of published research.
However, applicants who are working towards a Ph.D. degree, or have relevant industry experience and are willing to work towards a Ph.D., are also encouraged to apply and would be appointed at the Lecturer level.
The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching of core courses in forestry at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed.
The appointee will also, ideally, demonstrate a background in supervising final year undergraduate projects, Masters and Ph.D. students, an ability to collaborate with others in the University, and interest in contributing to Departmental, College, and University activities.
Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With Education The purpose of the School of Forestry is to provide internationally-recognised New Zealand-relevant forestry education and research.
The role of the School of Forestry is: To produce forestry (Science and Engineering) graduates of the highest calibre who can manage forests and other natural resources and associated enterprises for a range of outcomes; To undertake excellent & innovative research; To be an independent voice on forestry issues and to be active in promoting forestry in the community; To give effect to Treaty of Waitangi obligations.
For more information about the School of Forestry and our team, please visit us here.
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They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.
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We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.
The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
What We Offer The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: relocation support widely accessible sabbatical provision generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine fund) that supports an extensive visiting Fellowship programme generous annual leave provisions flexible working arrangements supportive working environment professional development and study opportunities living in revitalised Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.
For more information on our Benefits, please visit Role This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $89,645 - $108,144 p.a.
Senior Lecturer $113,826 - $142,591 p.a.
Associate Professor $148,098 - $159,640 p.a The closing date for this position is: 22nd September 2024 (midnight NZ time).
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.
Pehea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following: a cover letter which includes a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined) a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).
We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Bruce Manley For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.#J-18808-Ljbffr
