Position Description:
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Biological Anthropology (A432-10LM)
School of Archaeology & Anthropology, Research School of Humanities and the Arts, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The School of Archaeology and Anthropology seeks a biological anthropologist to augment its research and teaching program. Applicants from any subfield of the discipline are welcome to apply.
Location Canberra/ACT
Term of Contract Permanent
Grade Level B-C
Salary Package $77,455 - $104,348 pa plus 17% superannuation
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Closing Date 14 November 2010
Position Overview The School of Archaeology and Anthropology in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences is seeking a biological anthropologist to complement its research and teaching program, commencing in February 2011.
We seek to appoint a lecturer or senior lecturer with a long term commitment to research in at least one subfield of biological anthropology, who is able to translate that research interest into lively and engaging courses taught at the undergraduate level and above, and to attract and supervise postgraduate research students.
Enquiries: Dr Patrick Guinness, T: 6125 4775, E: patrick.guinness@anu.edu.au
Additional Information PEWER.pdf
Position description
Responsible to Head of School, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, College of Arts and Social Sciences
Role statement PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The School of Archaeology and Anthropology offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The School is seeking to further develop its strong research profile and successful teaching programs in biological anthropology.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:
Position Dimensions and Relationships:
The successful applicant will undertake a significant role in conducting research of international standing, and actively contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and the supervision of research students. The appointee is expected to participate fully throughout the year in all aspects of the academic life of the school, including attending school seminar programs, school and college meetings, and actively engaging in the governance of the school and college.
Role Statement:
1. Undertake research with a view to publishing original and innovative findings through national and international refereed journals.
2. Present research at academic seminars and national and international conferences, and collaborate with other research staff both within and outside the University.
3. Seek and secure external funding including the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
4. Teach existing and/or new undergraduate, honours and post-graduate courses in biological anthropology, including marking and assessment.
5. Supervise/advise postgraduate and honours research projects.
6. Undertake administrative tasks and professional practice within the School, the College and the wider ANU community at the direction of the Head of School. These contributions include, but are not limited to, attendance and participation in academic staff meetings, participation in curriculum and accreditation reviews and participation in committees in the wider university community.
7. Share in the rotation of program convenership amongst biological anthropology staff.
8. Outreach to the community including prospective students, research institutes, government, the media and the public.
9. Contribute to the flexible delivery of courses within the School.
10. Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position.
Selection criteria
Level B:
1. Doctorate in biological anthropology or in one of its subfields.
2. Demonstrated track record of research and publication activity, and evidence of a continuing research agenda.
3. Capacity for high quality teaching, including preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and assessment.
4. Ability to supervise student research projects at honours and postgraduate levels. Evidence of these skills in the form of documented teaching evaluations will be an advantage.
5. An interest in on-line postgraduate course delivery could be an advantage.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students, and the proven ability to promote, develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both nationally and internationally.
7. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity and OH&S principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.
Level C:
1. Doctorate in biological anthropology or in one of its subfields.
2. A demonstrated strong track record of research and publication with evidence of a continuing research agenda.
3. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality teaching, including preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and assessment.
4. Demonstrated ability to supervise student research projects at honours and postgraduate levels. Evidence of these skills in the form of documented teaching evaluations will be an advantage.
5. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to innovative curriculum development including on-line course delivery.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students, and the proven ability to promote, develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both nationally and internationally.
7. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity and OH&S principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.
Qualifications/Experience:
You will have a strong record of teaching, research and publication, and of securing external grants. No specific subfield within biological anthropology is required. The School’s aim will be to develop and strengthen its biological anthropology program, broadly within its current conception of the discipline. It will be seeking an appointee whose interests and expertise complement those of existing staff.
Subfields suitable for this kind of complementary integration into the existing team could include: behavioural and cognitive primatology; primate molecular ecology and phylogeny, primate and human genetics; population health; child growth; bioarchaeology; forensic anthropology.
The main classroom teaching responsibilities will be at second/third year undergraduate level and above.
Term of Appointment:
Continuing
Application Deadline:
14 November 2010
Comments:
primatology included
Contact Information:
patrick.guinness@anu.edu.au
Australian National University
Canberra, none 0200
Australia
Telephone Number:
+61 2 6125 4775
Fax Number:
+61 2 6125 2711
Website:
http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=1514
E-mail Address:
colin.groves@anu.edu.au
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Biological Anthropology (A432-10LM)
School of Archaeology & Anthropology, Research School of Humanities and the Arts, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The School of Archaeology and Anthropology seeks a biological anthropologist to augment its research and teaching program. Applicants from any subfield of the discipline are welcome to apply.
Location Canberra/ACT
Term of Contract Permanent
Grade Level B-C
Salary Package $77,455 - $104,348 pa plus 17% superannuation
View Academic Salary Information...
Closing Date 14 November 2010
Position Overview The School of Archaeology and Anthropology in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences is seeking a biological anthropologist to complement its research and teaching program, commencing in February 2011.
We seek to appoint a lecturer or senior lecturer with a long term commitment to research in at least one subfield of biological anthropology, who is able to translate that research interest into lively and engaging courses taught at the undergraduate level and above, and to attract and supervise postgraduate research students.
Enquiries: Dr Patrick Guinness, T: 6125 4775, E: patrick.guinness@anu.edu.au
Additional Information PEWER.pdf
Position description
Responsible to Head of School, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, College of Arts and Social Sciences
Role statement PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The School of Archaeology and Anthropology offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The School is seeking to further develop its strong research profile and successful teaching programs in biological anthropology.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:
Position Dimensions and Relationships:
The successful applicant will undertake a significant role in conducting research of international standing, and actively contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and the supervision of research students. The appointee is expected to participate fully throughout the year in all aspects of the academic life of the school, including attending school seminar programs, school and college meetings, and actively engaging in the governance of the school and college.
Role Statement:
1. Undertake research with a view to publishing original and innovative findings through national and international refereed journals.
2. Present research at academic seminars and national and international conferences, and collaborate with other research staff both within and outside the University.
3. Seek and secure external funding including the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
4. Teach existing and/or new undergraduate, honours and post-graduate courses in biological anthropology, including marking and assessment.
5. Supervise/advise postgraduate and honours research projects.
6. Undertake administrative tasks and professional practice within the School, the College and the wider ANU community at the direction of the Head of School. These contributions include, but are not limited to, attendance and participation in academic staff meetings, participation in curriculum and accreditation reviews and participation in committees in the wider university community.
7. Share in the rotation of program convenership amongst biological anthropology staff.
8. Outreach to the community including prospective students, research institutes, government, the media and the public.
9. Contribute to the flexible delivery of courses within the School.
10. Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position.
Selection criteria
Level B:
1. Doctorate in biological anthropology or in one of its subfields.
2. Demonstrated track record of research and publication activity, and evidence of a continuing research agenda.
3. Capacity for high quality teaching, including preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and assessment.
4. Ability to supervise student research projects at honours and postgraduate levels. Evidence of these skills in the form of documented teaching evaluations will be an advantage.
5. An interest in on-line postgraduate course delivery could be an advantage.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students, and the proven ability to promote, develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both nationally and internationally.
7. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity and OH&S principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.
Level C:
1. Doctorate in biological anthropology or in one of its subfields.
2. A demonstrated strong track record of research and publication with evidence of a continuing research agenda.
3. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality teaching, including preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and assessment.
4. Demonstrated ability to supervise student research projects at honours and postgraduate levels. Evidence of these skills in the form of documented teaching evaluations will be an advantage.
5. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to innovative curriculum development including on-line course delivery.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students, and the proven ability to promote, develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both nationally and internationally.
7. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity and OH&S principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.
Qualifications/Experience:
You will have a strong record of teaching, research and publication, and of securing external grants. No specific subfield within biological anthropology is required. The School’s aim will be to develop and strengthen its biological anthropology program, broadly within its current conception of the discipline. It will be seeking an appointee whose interests and expertise complement those of existing staff.
Subfields suitable for this kind of complementary integration into the existing team could include: behavioural and cognitive primatology; primate molecular ecology and phylogeny, primate and human genetics; population health; child growth; bioarchaeology; forensic anthropology.
The main classroom teaching responsibilities will be at second/third year undergraduate level and above.
Term of Appointment:
Continuing
Application Deadline:
14 November 2010
Comments:
primatology included
Contact Information:
patrick.guinness@anu.edu.au
Australian National University
Canberra, none 0200
Australia
Telephone Number:
+61 2 6125 4775
Fax Number:
+61 2 6125 2711
Website:
http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=1514
E-mail Address:
colin.groves@anu.edu.au