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Lecturer in Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing

• Seeking enthusiastic and motivated geospatial scientist with strong skills in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
• Relocation assistance offered for the ideal candidate
• Full time, ongoing, position based in Hobart

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an ongoing Lecturer in Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing in the School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences is part of the College of Sciences and Engineering.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to conduct research in Tasmania's unique natural and built environments and to educate a new generation of geospatial scientists, equipping them with invaluable skills that are highly sought after. Today's local and global challenges require innovative thinking, novel tools, and sophisticated data analytics for improved mapping and monitoring of our environment. We are specifically looking for someone who thinks rigorously, is flexible and adaptable to change, trusts and respects others, resolves conflict positively, values and maintains honesty, integrity, and transparency, is a collaborator, and who strives to deliver exceptional results.

What you’ll do:

• Undertake high-quality, scholarly undergraduate and postgraduate coursework teaching.
• Develop new teaching materials or update existing materials as required, including materials for online learning.
• Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing. Secure external competitive and other research funding, publish research findings, and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally.
• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in geospatial science.
• Advanced skills and demonstrated experience in using Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing techniques.
• An emerging (for recent graduates) or established record of research that has achieved national or international recognition.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching materials.
• Strong evidence of independent work leading to timely and significant outcomes, team collaboration and maintaining productive professional and academic relationships.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $147,083 comprising base salary within the range of $108,285 to $125,712 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Arko Lucieer, Head of School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences, arko.lucieer@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 499802 - Lecturer in Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing.pdf

Applications close Monday, 5 May 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.