Tenurable Lecturer in Agricultural Economics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a lecturer to undertake independent teaching and research in Agricultural and Environmental Economics or Agribusiness. The role involves unit design, student engagement, and supervising Honours and postgraduate students.

The appointment is full-time, tenurable, with a Level B base salary of AUD 118,150–139,812 per annum (pro‑rata) plus 17% superannuation, reflecting the department’s strong research profile and teaching commitments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Agricultural, Agribusiness or Environmental Economics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality teaching at undergraduate and honours levels, including innovative teaching approaches.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop a strong research and publication track record relative to opportunity.
• Emerging track record of successful competitive funding applications.
• Demonstrated 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 for high‑quality learning.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research; publish in leading journals, pursue funding, engage with stakeholders and supervise Honours and postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Quantitative data analysis

Research planning

Education

PhD in Agricultural/Env Economics or related

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a lecturer to undertake independent teaching and research in Agricultural and Environmental Economics or Agribusiness. The role involves unit design, student engagement, and supervising Honours and postgraduate students.

The appointment is full-time, tenurable, with a Level B base salary of AUD 118,150–139,812 per annum (pro‑rata) plus 17% superannuation, reflecting the department’s strong research profile and teaching commitments.