From: Brian ConroySubject: Lecturer Wetland Ecology Australia Below is a copy of the ad for a position which was advertised in the Australain 22/7/98. Note that the position is no longer a 5 year contract position but is continuing. Please bring this to the attention of anyone who may be interested. Please contact me for futher information Brian Conroy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS LECTURER IN WETLAND ECOLOGY (RE-ADVERTISED) DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (POSITION NO. A89/98) This position is a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and the Kooragang Wetland Rehabilitation Project. In addition to academic duties, the successful applicant will also be required to stimulate further research in the Kooragang Wetland Rehabilitation Project. The appointee will teach the third year subject Wetland Ecology as well as a second year subject in a related area. Essential Criteria: PhD in some aspect of estuarine/wetland ecology; applied research in estuarine/wetland ecology as proven through publications; University teaching experience in ecology; demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. A broad knowledge of wetland ecology is essential, with a specific interest in wetland vegetation being desirable. Desirable Criteria: Experience in supervision of Honours students, graduate students and research projects; proven success in attracting research funds; experience in monitoring wetland rehabilitation projects; knowledge and experiences of Australian wetlands; competence in both experimental design teaching and research. Salary: Lecturer Level B $45,435 to $53,955 per annum. Enterprise Agreement salary increases of 1.5% on 1 November 1998 and 4% on 1 March 1999 have been approved. Compulsory contributory superannuation is a condition of employment. General: The position is available on a full-time basis. Further information can be obtained from Dr Brian Conroy, Head, Department of Biological Sciences, telephone (02) 49215700, Fax: (02) 49216923, email: bihod@cc.newcastle.edu.au, or visit our website on:- http://www.newcastle.edu.au/department/bi/birjt/biodepties.asp OR Peggy Svoboda, Project Manager, Kooragang Wetland Rehabilitation Project, telephone (02) 49555785, Fax: (02) 49555791, email: bipls@cc.newcastle.edu.au Applications close: 14 August, 1998. APPLICATION PROCEDURE An information package that includes the selection criteria and application form must be obtained from the Human Resource Management Branch by telephoning (02) 4921-7082 before submitting an application. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of no smoking in the workplace --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Brian Conroy Phone 02 49 215 700 Department of Biological Sciences Fax + 61 249 216923 ;-_|\ University of Newcastle bibac@cc.newcastle.edu.au / \ University Drive ( ; <-- Callaghan 2308 ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY \_;-._/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- v --