LECTURER IN CHEMISTRY (Organic)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, Armidale, New South Wales

LECTURER IN CHEMISTRY (Organic)

ACU Ref: 59051
Closing Date: 10 February 2012

School of Science and Technology

The School of Science and Technology comprises subject disciplines including Biomedical Science, Physics and Electronics, Chemistry, Human Biology and Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Sports Studies, Exercise and Sports Science, Statistics and Computer Science. The School conducts teaching and research through an exciting range of undergraduate, honours, postgraduate taught courses and research degrees by dissertation within these disciplines.

The School is seeking to appoint a new academic staff member in Organic Chemistry. The successful appointee must have a proven track record in research and be able to teach organic chemistry to large first year classes and in specialised units at second and third year levels in on campus and distance education modes. Applicants who could develop strong research and teaching links with the Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy within the School will be at an advantage. Applicants must have a relevant PhD qualification, have a record of research publications and have the potential to develop and lead a research group. Applicants must also have excellent communication and organisational skills.

This position would ideally suit someone who wishes to retain their career focus while also having the desire for a life-style change in beautiful Armidale, New England. Armidale is surrounded by world heritage national parks, is only two hours from the mid north coast and is a unique regional centre that offers all the facilities of a much larger city. Recognised as a centre for culture, Armidale is well served with high quality art, music, theatre and public and private education.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Trevor Brown, Acting Head of School of Science and Technology, phone: +61 2 6773 5009 or email: hos-st@une.edu.au or Dr Peter Lye, phone: +61 2 6773 3018 or email: plye@une.edu.au. For further information about the School visit: www.une.edu.au/science-technology/.

Salary: A$77,416 to A$91,751 per annum (Lecturer) plus 17% employer superannuation and optional salary packaging

Closing Date: 10 February, 2012

Reference No: 211/130


Applicants must address all of the selection criteria contained in the position statement.

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