Lecturer (Agricultural and Resource Economics)

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring support

Flexible working options

Tenurable full-time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a Lecturer in Agricultural and Resource Economics. The role involves independent teaching and research in Agricultural and Environmental Economics or Agribusiness, with emphasis on designing content and delivering high-quality learning experiences.

It includes supervision of honours and postgraduate students within a vibrant research environment. The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics hosts CAED and CEEP, delivering

Qualifications

• PhD in Agricultural, Agribusiness or Environmental Economics.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality teaching at undergraduate and honours levels.
• Strong research and publication track record relative to opportunity.
• Emerging track record of successful competitive funding applications.
• Skills in quantitative data analyses in applied economics.

Responsibilities

• Undertake independent teaching and research in Agricultural and Environmental Economics or Agribusiness.
• Contribute to unit design, delivery, and content management, including engagement with students and colleagues to support a high-quality learning experience.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research; publish in leading journals, pursue funding, engage with stakeholders and supervise Honours and postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research track record

Funding capability

Quantitative analysis

Education

PhD in Agricultural/Agribusiness/Environmental Economics

Job description

Lecturer (Agricultural and Resource Economics)

• The University of Western Australia
• Australia, WA
• May 4, 2026

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About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Work in a well‑established team with mentoring support.
• Flexible working options considered.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (DARE), within UWA’s School of Agriculture and Environment, hosts the Centre for Agricultural Economics and Development (CAED) and the Centre for Environmental Economics & Policy (CEEP), delivering independent, evidence‑based research that supports sustainable decision‑making in agricultural and environmental systems. The Department has a strong record of research excellence, with staff attracting competitive national and international funding and high‑quality HDR students, and is actively involved in major externally funded projects across government and industry. DARE delivers the undergraduate major in Agribusiness and leads the Master of Agricultural Economics and Master of Environmental Economics postgraduate programs, with contributions to related teaching in environmental economics and management.

About the opportunity

• Undertake independent teaching and research in Agricultural and Environmental Economics or Agribusiness.
• Contribute to unit design, delivery, and content management, including engagement with students and colleagues to support a high-quality learning experience.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research; including publication in leading journals, pursue competitive funding, engage with stakeholders and industry, and supervise Honours and postgraduate students.

About you

• PhD in Agricultural/Agribusiness/Environmental Economics, or relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality teaching at undergraduate and honours levels, including innovative approaches to teaching, assessment, and learning materials in applied economics.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop a strong research and publication track record relative to opportunity.
• A demonstrable emerging track record of successful competitive funding application.
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analyses in applied economics.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A “C” class driver’s licence is preferred.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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