"Lecturer in Soil Science"

Work that matters

The School of Agriculture, Food & Wine is looking to build capacity in soil science research and teaching and is seeking to attract an outstanding applicant with soil science background who will maintain and further enhance innovative research and scholarly education capabilities.

Effectively develop and deliver high quality learning activities, including face to face and on-line course material, assess student learning in soil science and related areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

The School of Agriculture, Food & Wine is one of several schools in the College of Science, and represents a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and product conferring capability, with infrastructure and resources predominantly at the Waite Campus. The School is the centrepiece of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest collection of expertise in plant genomics, crop improvement, sustainable agriculture, soil science, dryland farming, viticulture, and oenology.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine.

Our people

This role suits an individual who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You will work alongside a diverse community of colleagues, access state-of-the-art facilities, and contribute to a broad range of teaching activities—ensuring your work remains engaging, meaningful, and impactful.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, with an ability to contribute to course development.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision to deliver excellent educational outcomes, including demonstrated capacity to relate to students from a variety of backgrounds.
• A track record relative to opportunity in soil science research or related field evidenced by papers in peer-reviewed journals, and trade journals, patents or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research results to diverse audiences including academic, industry and the broader community.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role
• Selection Criteria document

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Thursday 26 March 2026

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Based in the College of Science located at the Waite Campus

Full time, continuing position

Salary Range: $81,293 - $109,307 per annum (+ 17% superannuation)