Lecturer in Environmental Botany

Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Burwood
campus, Melbourne, Australia

Full-time and fixed-term for 4years. AUD $117,684 - $139,191 + 17%
superannuation

Full details and how to apply:
https://careers.deakin.edu.au/cw/en/job/579812?lApplicationSubSourceID
We are looking for a lecturer in Environmental Botany to lead unit
teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to deliver unit learning
outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and
outcomes. The lecturer will also initiate, design and conduct productive,
high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating
high impact outputs in their discipline area. The appointee will play an
active role in the delivery and continual enhancement of the Bachelor of
Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) and Bachelor
of Science courses fostering student learning and engagement in areas
encompassing the biology, ecology and physiology of plants. This role
will suit an academic with demonstrated expertise in the plant sciences,
supported by a research and teaching track record and partnerships into
teaching, research, and community engagement.

As a Lecturer in Environmental Botany, you will:

Lead and collaborate on unit teaching teams, developing curricula,
learning resources, and implementing course improvements.

Apply industry and research insights to create engaging, innovative,
and inclusive learning experiences for diverse students.

Design effective assessments and provide timely feedback, supporting
student success and guiding learners to appropriate resources.

Contribute to teaching excellence and pedagogical research, building
capability within the discipline and supporting colleagues' development.

To be successful, you'll have:

PhD in a relevant discipline with demonstrated expertise in plant
research, particularly in the fields of ecology and fundamental biology,
supported by partnerships in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG
programs, including innovative curriculum design.

Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications
and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.

Ability to contribute to communities through research.

Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good
working relationships with colleagues.

For inquiries and/or confidential discussion, please contact Prof
Matthew Symonds - matthew.symonds@deakin.edu.au.  Please do not send
applications to this email (use the link above for the job selection
criteria and application portal).

Applications for this position close on 18 January 2026

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