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SESSIONAL LECTURERS/TUTORS – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Part-time)

The appointees will be experienced academic / faculty members and will be responsible for teaching and supervision in undergraduate courses in Environmental Science.  Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD or Masters (postgraduate) qualification with a focus in any of the areas above. Membership of relevant professional bodies and associations will be an added advantage.  

Duties

• A leadership role in curriculum development and teaching.
• To set and mark assessments
• Provide timely formative and summative feedback to students.
• To secure subject coordinator approval of exams and participate in moderation
• Work closely with the subject coordinator on all matters related to the subject
• Participate in meetings and training session as appropriate
• Significant contribution to the profession, and/or discipline.

Key Selection Criteria

• A PhD or a Master in a relevant Environmental Science discipline mandatory
• Evidence of quality teaching and supervision of students at under- or postgraduate levels.
• The ability to teach across a range of subjects at various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relations with colleagues in an academic environment and with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in GIS and ArchGIS will be an added advantage

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV as well a statement addressing the key selection criteria to sessionals-singapore@jcu.edu.au. Please state the position and reference number in the subject of the email.

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

We thank you for your interest and regret that we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications or, alternatively, not to make an appointment. 

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. 

* The Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2017