Industry-connected teaching with real-world impact
Deliver industry-connected agricultural research
Teach, research and engage with industry in one role
The role
- Full Time, Continuing (2 x positions available)
- Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Level C - $139,182 to $160,308 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Wagga Wagga
We are seeking passionate academics with expertise in livestock and pastoral science to contribute to teaching, research, industry engagement and curriculum development across our Agricultural Science, Agribusiness and Animal Science programs. The role offers the opportunity to influence future industry leaders while building a strong profile in applied agricultural research
You will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contribute to curriculum development and innovation, undertake impactful research, build industry partnerships, and help prepare job-ready graduates for the agricultural sector.
About you
- A PhD or equivalent qualification in Agricultural Science or a related discipline
- Expertise in livestock and pastoral production systems
- A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student success
- Research achievements relevant to agricultural science
- Strong industry connections and stakeholder engagement skills
- A passion for supporting the future of regional and global agriculture
About Us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.
Learn more about the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences here.
Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.
If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description(s)
- - Level B - Lecturer Agricultural Science
- - Level C - Senior Lecturer Agricultural Science
or by contacting:
Associate Professor Jeffrey McCormick | Associate Head (Staff Supervision and Development) - Animal and Agricultural Science | [email protected]
Closing Date: 11pm, 22 September 2026
