Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Environmental Hydrology

About the role

James Cook University (JCU) is seeking an emerging or established academic with expertise in environmental hydrology to join its College of Science and Engineering in Cairns. This is a full-time continuing appointment of 36.25 hours per week, based in Cairns, with pay according to academic level (Level B $112,810-$133,110; Level C $137,166-$157,465). The role combines undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with a high-quality, internationally competitive research program on catchment hydrology and soil-water-vegetation interactions.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate teaching in environmental hydrology, land and water science and related disciplines, including lectures, practical classes, field-based learning and assessment.
• Develop an impactful research program in environmental science and hydrological processes, pursuing competitive research funding and contributing to multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Supervise undergraduate, Honours, postgraduate and higher degree by research students.
• Build collaborative teaching and research partnerships with Traditional Owners, government, industry, community organisations and research partners locally, nationally and internationally.
• Engage in professional engagement and public outreach to strengthen JCU's reputation.

Required profile

• A PhD in environmental hydrology, environmental science, earth science, physical geography or a related discipline, or close to completion, supported by expertise in catchment processes.
• Research expertise in environmental science and hydrological processes, including catchment hydrology or soil-water-vegetation interactions, with a record of publications relative to career stage.
• Ability to develop an independent, competitive and collaborative research program.
• Commitment to inclusive, high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated potential or experience supervising undergraduate, postgraduate or higher degree by research students.
• Ability to communicate scientific information to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Commitment to diversity, reconciliation and an inclusive environment.

Required skills

• Experience in tropical or northern Australian environments, field-based teaching, quantitative analysis, spatial analysis or integrated catchment modelling is highly regarded.
• Experience developing applied research partnerships or co-designing research with Traditional Owners, government, industry, NGOs or community groups is welcomed.

What we offer

• 17% superannuation, five weeks annual leave plus leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements, up to 12 months' paid parental leave and salary packaging options.
• Paid study leave, staff development, fitness passport and health insurance discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Applications are made online through the university's careers site, with a cover letter and current resume. Candidates in the final stages of their PhD are encouraged to apply, and the university welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.