Lecturer in Coastal Oceanography

About the Role

The University of Sydney is recruiting a full-time continuing Lecturer specializing in Coastal Oceanography, based at Camperdown. This role involves conducting research and teaching within marine geoscience, emphasizing collaboration to enhance the School of Geosciences' current coastal and marine research efforts. Practical fieldwork experience is a crucial requirement. A research track record that suggests potential engagement with industry and governmental partners is highly valued.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses concerning coastal and marine geoscience. Instruction will cover fundamental and advanced topics related to coastal oceanography, integrating classroom, field, laboratory teaching, and digital tools such as virtual training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional teaching covering coastal oceanographic systems, including coral reefs, and environmental changes, focusing on either interactions between coastal dynamics and large oceanographic forces or ecomorphodynamics and biogeomorphological phenomena.
• Teach interdisciplinary courses across various academic levels including undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate through diverse settings such as classroom, fieldwork, and laboratory.
• Create and implement stimulating educational programs tailored to student needs and aligned with curriculum goals.
• Lead field trips and perform fieldwork activities, especially at One Tree Island Research Station, handling tasks like boat operation, direct data collection, and equipment management to support teaching and training enhancement.
• Establish and grow a research profile suitable to position level demonstrated by quality academic publications.
• Participate actively in administrative duties and support the School's service functions.
• Promote a supportive, inclusive, and cooperative work environment.
• Align with and advance strategic initiatives of the School, Faculty, and broader University.

About the School

The School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney is a collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarly community focused on coastal and marine science, geology, geophysics, environmental studies, and geography. Renowned for its research and teaching quality, it contributes to addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource management, and sustainability.

The School is committed to enhancing workplace diversity and inclusivity, actively encouraging applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and members from the LGBTIQ+ community.

Candidate Profile

• PhD degree in oceanography or coastal/marine geoscience.
• Proven expertise in coastal oceanography, geomorphology of coasts, reef ecosystem studies, and marine and coastal environmental change, emphasizing links between coastal processes and broader oceanographic mechanisms.
• Experience in deploying scientific instruments, organizing and leading fieldwork in remote coastal settings, numerical modeling, and managing large datasets.
• Competence in swimming, snorkeling, field operations, and compliance requirements for remote environment work.

Additional Information

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment checks, including background screenings related to the prevention of gender-based violence. Ongoing employment depends on maintaining necessary clearances. Failure to meet these requirements may result in termination.

The University values trust, accountability, and excellence, strives for an inclusive community representing diverse backgrounds, and maintains commitment to equity for Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, and LGBTQIA+ members. It is recognized as a Platinum Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Salary ranges from $132,533 to $157,381 per annum plus a 17% superannuation contribution.