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Phil O'Neill asked me to forward these on...please contact him directly if interested (his address is at the bottom of this message). ***************************************** LECTURER LEVEL B in HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (FIXED TERM) DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE POSITION NO.A37/98 The Department of Geography and Environmental Science at The University of Newcastle, NSW, is one of Australia's largest undergraduate teaching centres in geography and environmental science, with an established reputation for high quality research involving young innovative academics. In recent years its postgraduate student numbers have expanded rapidly. Nine new scholarship-funded PhD students have commenced studies in Human Geography since 1996. The Department seeks a Lecturer Level B to teach in social and cultural geography to commence as soon as possible. This position arises because of the election of Professor Hilary Winchester to be President of Academic Senate from January 1998 for a two-year period. The candidate will be expected to teach social and cultural geography in the first year of appointment, and in the second year of appointment would be expected to undertake course co-ordination and Honours and Postgraduate supervision. The successful appointee would be expected to continue his/her own research and contribute to the Department's active research programme. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential: PhD (or near completion) or equivalent demonstrated research experience in Human Geography. Successful university teaching in social and cultural geography. Demonstrated research and publications record. Specialist expertise that complements existing expertise in urban and regional restructuring and its socio-cultural implications. Ability to work independently and collectively as a team member. Desirable: Ability to co-ordinate human geography subjects. Experience in curriculum development. Capacity to supervise Honours and Postgraduate students. General: The position is available on a fixed term basis. Further information may be obtained from Dr Phillip O'Neill (02) 4921 5095 or e-mail: [log in to unmask] Salary within the range: Level B - $47,002 per annum to $55,816 per annum Compulsory contributory superannuation is a condition of employment. Applications close: 16 February 1998. Written applications must quote the position number; address all selection criteria; provide details of qualifications and experience and the names, address, phone and fax numbers of three referees, and be forwarded to: Human Resource Management Branch The University of Newcastle, NSW 2308. THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of no smoking in the workplace ***************************************************************** Phillip O'Neill (Dr) Senior Lecturer Department of Geography University of Newcastle Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia +61 (0)2 4921 5095 (dir.) +61 (0)2 4921 5080 (dept.) +61 (0)2 4921 5877 (fax) [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%