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Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.
The University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, and as a research leader, over 85 per cent of the University’s assessed research is rated at ‘World Standard’ or above.
The School of Science is a large and comprehensive school with learning, teaching and research excellence encompassing a wide range of biological, chemical, environmental, food, forensic, medical, nutritional and physical sciences, including agriculture and astronomy.
The School is educating tomorrow’s graduates in an environment that is contemporary, challenging, and adaptive to a rapidly evolving world. It offers a range of bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees using the excellent teaching, laboratory and fieldwork facilities at the Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith campuses, as well as online activities. The School’s research-led teaching is supported by state-of-the-art educational technologies. Its researchers make major contributions to the University’s high ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) rankings, and collaborate with other schools, University Research Institutes, and external partners in Australia and overseas. The School’s bachelor degrees include a wide range of majors, minors, interdisciplinary offerings and elective subjects, with access through pathways programs, and opportunities for further study in Master of Research, PhD and coursework masters’ degrees. Work-integrated learning prepares graduates to flourish and succeed in society and the rapidly evolving world of work, both in Australia and internationally.
The Associate Professor is a senior academic leadership role in the school, and through this will have the opportunity to lead our program, if relevant. You will be involved in a range of academic activities including the development, implementation, and teaching of units in Nutrition, Food Science, and Health, and will be expected to conduct translational research with medical sciences, nutrition and food science and supervise postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students in their area of expertise.
In this position you will lead the building our Innovative Food Production team, will work closely with industry, research and teaching staff in the wider School of Science, and will be encouraged to develop collaborations with units across the wider University. You will also bring an external network with the nutrition and food industry to foster relevant relationships external to the University.
For further information, please refer to the Position Description.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must refer to the major responsibilities and accountabilities identified in the Position Description when responding to the Selection Criteria.
This is a Full-Time, Ongoing position located at the Hawkesbury campus, however may be required to work on other campuses or as directed by the University, from time-to-time.
Remuneration Package: Academic Level D $182,212 to $200,131 p.a., (comprising Salary of $154,391 to $169,706 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).
Position Enquiries: Please contact Associate Professor Gary Dennis, Deputy Dean, School of Science via email on g.dennis@westernsydney.edu.au
Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 5 September 2021
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Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 05 Sep 2021
- Location:
- NSW - Kingswood
- Salary:
- Academic Level D $182,212 to $200,131 p.a.
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Food Science/Safety/Systems
Nutrition/Food Science
Professor/Assistant Professor