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LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER IN HYDROLOGY
Employer: Lincoln University
Role: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Hydrology
Location: Lincoln University Campus
Closes: 9am 9 August 2021
The Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management is inviting applications for a new Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Hydrology. This is a continuing position and the level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant experience.
The Opportunity
We seek an ambitious and collaborative colleague who will complement and strengthen our existing capability in hydrology, specifically extending our capacity in one or more of the following areas: physical hydrology; hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling; environmental monitoring; and geospatial analysis.
The successful candidate will be expected to build a programme of innovative research. You will seek to establish external funding to support your research and where possible, develop your work collaboratively with both private and public-sector stakeholders. We are particularly looking for candidates capable of working across an interdisciplinary agenda and who bring expertise in areas such as data science, sensor networks, Earth observation and numerical modelling that complement our existing strengths in groundwater hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, water governance, freshwater ecology and river restoration.
Applicants must also demonstrate their commitment and ability to deliver innovative and excellent teaching and learning. The role will support the development and delivery of our flagship graduate programmes in Water Resource Management as well as supporting undergraduate teaching and will include the delivery of lectures, laboratory classes, seminars, field teaching as well as postgraduate supervision.
About You
Applicants should have a PhD or an appropriate equivalent qualification in the field of hydrology/water science. You will be able to demonstrate potential for academic excellence in teaching and research. You will have a developing track record of internationally excellent publications and evidence of an ability to attract external research funding. You will be able, or have the potential, to conduct innovative and effective lectures and field classes and provide supervise graduate students.
We are looking for a collaborative colleague who can work with others and will embrace opportunities that contribute to our core mission. Successful candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and work to create environments that are inclusive of under-represented groups and meet the needs of diverse populations and interests.
The qualifications and skills we are seeking for this role are:
A record of novel research and publication
An innovative research agenda
Demonstrated ability or clear potential to be an effective university teacher
Demonstrated potential and willingness to generate external research income
Demonstrated ability or clear potential to encourage, facilitate and mentor graduate research students
Demonstrated evidence of excellent ora
l and written communication skills
A commitment to work collaboratively to with partners from industry, government and civil society to co-create and maximize the impact of research
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
About Us
The Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management is a leading centre for research and teaching in watershed science and the management of water resources. It is a partnership between Lincoln University and the University of Canterbury that seeks to advance fundamental understanding of our freshwater environments as integrated physical, social and cultural systems. Operating from a base at the University of Canterbury, we offer first-class research and teaching facilities that support an active community of researchers engaged in fundamental and applied research spanning the physical and social dimensions of freshwater. The Centre is committed to the delivery of high impact research that aims to support transformative change in the management of freshwater systems. We have a vibrant graduate school working towards both doctoral and masters programmes and we deliver an integrated Masters of Water Resources Management that aims to train the next generation of researchers and practitioners. We work collaboratively across both Universities to synergize our research expertise and deliver a wide portfolio of teaching. You will be actively encouraged to forge new collaborations across both Lincoln and Canterbury universities.
About Lincoln University
As the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Lincoln University's story begins with agriculture but it certainly does not end there. As New Zealand's economy diversified, so have we. Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives. To grow the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, the food produced from it and the ecosystems within it. With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 600 staff.
Informal enquiries may be made to James Brasington (James.Brasington2@lincoln.ac.nz).
For further information contact Louisa Pilkington, HR Business Partner (louisa.pilkington@lincoln.ac.nz).
To Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted online and should include:
a 'cover letter' including a 2-3 page statement outlining your motivation to apply for this role, your research interests and goals and your teaching philosophy.
a cv which summarizes your career roles and responsibilities and includes a list of relevant research publications.
All applications must be received by 9 am, Monday 9 August 2021.
Important Notice
In response to COVID-19, the New Zealand Government have imposed travel restrictions and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government-approved isolation/quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.
It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an off-shore candidate will be able to participate in the recruitment process, particularly an on-site interview. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website.
Lincoln University is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.