DATE: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:33:56 +1100
SUBJECT: Astronomy Lecturer - James Cook University


LECTURER – CENTRE FOR ASTRONOMY, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY

Job Level: Academic B (Lecturer)

Employment Type:
Appointment will be full-time for a fixed-term of 2 years with the  
possibility of renewal leading to a continuing position, subject to a  
probationary period.

Salary:
$69,689 - $82,461 per annum. Commencing salary will be in accordance  
with qualifications and experience. Benefits include generous employer  
superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging.

Location: Townsville
Closing Date: 26 February 2010
Reference No: 9224

Position Statement:

The Centre for Astronomy specialises in the delivery of internet-based  
postgraduate degrees in Astrophysics and History of Astronomy. We are  
a young and fast-growing astronomy department and currently have one  
of the largest graduate research schools in astronomy in Australia.

We seek candidates with experience in any area of astrophysics and/or  
the history of astronomy. The appointee will: supervise students in  
the online PhD program as well as pursuing their own research; assist  
in the production of the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage;  
play a key role in the expansion and development of the Centre for  
Astronomy; and assist in the Master of Astronomy course.

Duties and Accountabilities

The appointee will be required to:

    * Supervise PhD students in astrophysics and history of astronomy;
    * Pursue independent research in astrophysics and/or history of  
astronomy;
    * Assist with the Master of Astronomy degree;
    * Assist with the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage.

Key Selection Criteria

   1. A PhD in astrophysics, History of Science or related discipline;
   2. Research interest and experience in astrophysics and/or history  
of astronomy;
   3. An excellent publication record;
   4. Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desirable Selection Criteria

   1. Experience in supervision of research students in astronomy or  
related field;
   2. Experience in teaching online degrees;
   3. Experience in producing a scientific journal.

Enquiries to: Dr Andrew Walsh
Phone: (07) 4781 6437
E-mail: andrew.walsh@jcu.edu.au

Please see the following website for details on how to apply:
http://cms.jcu.edu.au/jobs/searchjobs/JCUPRD_054600

The University reserves the right to appoint by invitation, invite  
applications or not to make an appointment.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy

Later. Andrew xxx

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Dr Andrew Walsh, Director, Centre for Astronomy, School of Engineering  
and Physical Sciences
James Cook University,                             phone: +617 4781 6437
Townsville, QLD, 4811,                               FAX: +617 4781 5880
Australia.                                email: Andrew.Walsh@jcu.edu.au
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