Lecturer in Environmental Science

About the role

The University of Canberra, Faculty of Science & Health, is seeking a Lecturer in Environmental Science to join its growing, research-active team. The role combines teaching, research and supervision of student projects, and contributes to the University's work on contemporary environmental challenges. Candidates are considered at either Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C).

Key responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate units in Environmental Science and related disciplines.
• Deliver inclusive learning across face-to-face, blended and online settings.
• Design, review and improve curriculum, assessment and learning resources.
• Develop and grow a research programme aligned with the University's environmental research strengths.
• Publish high-quality research and seek competitive research funding.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects, Honours students and HDR candidates.
• Maintain high standards of research integrity, ethics, safety and professional practice.

Required profile

• Doctoral qualification in Applied Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and convene units, and to supervise undergraduate projects, Honours students and HDR candidates.
• Expertise in an area matching the research strengths of Applied Environmental Science: freshwater ecology, ecosystem processes, conservation ecology, genomics or related fields.
• Track record of high-quality research publications.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, cultural safety and student-centred learning.

Applicants must hold valid working rights at the time of application and obtain a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. Applications are made by CV and a one-page cover letter; shortlisted candidates may take a one-way video interview. The closing date is 11 November 2026.