Posted 5/7/09
Internationally Renowned
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
Hobart
School of Economics & Finance
Professor/Associate Professor of Natural Resource Economics
(Ref No HA 107/09)
Applications are invited for appointment to the position
of Professor/Associate Professor of Natural Resource
Economics, which will be offered on a full-time, tenured
basis. The School of Economics and Finance is highly
regarded for the quality of its teaching and research
and has an impressive record in securing nationally
competitive research grants and in attracting some
outstanding students.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The School of Economics and Finance has a strategic
commitment to expand its existing capacity in natural
resource economics, particularly in the areas of fisheries
and marine economics, climate change and integrated
resource management. A senior appointment is central
to this and will help cement the University of Tasmania's
reputation as a national and international leader in
research and teaching in these areas. The appointee
will work with other members of the School in leading
the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation's
national project aimed at building economic capability
to improve the management of marine resources in
Australia. They will also work closely with colleagues in
other faculties and institutes to facilitate and promote
interdisciplinary and collaborative natural resource
research and teaching at the University of Tasmania.
The appointee will be expected to conduct high quality
research leading to scholarly publication; to build and
lead interdisciplinary research teams; to actively
participate in securing external competitive research
funding; and to provide effective research supervision. The
appointee will also be required to contribute in an
effective way to the School's teaching program and,
together with other senior staff, to provide strategic
leadership, particularly in the area of natural resource
economics.
The School's preference is to make an appointment at
Academic Level E (Professor) but may choose to make an
appointment at Academic Level D (Associate Professor).
An attractive and competitive salary is available for this
appointment. The successful applicant will be expected
to commence no later than 1 January 2010, or as soon as
possible thereafter.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For further information about the position please contact
the Head of School:
CONTACT: Dr Sarah Jennings
Tel: (03) 6226 2828
Fax: (03) 6226 7587
Email: MAILTO:Sarah.Jennings@utas.edu.au
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The closing date for receipt of your application is 15 June
2009. Download a job application package at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs0409_aus
Women are particularly encouraged to apply as the
University is seeking to increase the number of women
in senior academic and administrative positions.
If you are unable to access the UTAS website and would like
a job application package mailed or faxed to you please
contact:
CONTACT: Sandra Fisher
Tel: (03) 6226 2704
Email: MAILTO:Sandra.Fisher@utas.edu.au
and quote the specified reference number.
UTAS is an equal opportunity employer and offers excellent
employment benefits and a pleasant working environment.