- Full-time, fixed term position from 24 February 2025 – 26 October 2025
- Based at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
- Teaching focussed role
About the position
La Trobe University’s Department of Social Inquiry seeks to appoint an excellent candidate to a fixed term Level B Teaching Focused role in Anthropology (Development Studies) at La Trobe University. This is a temporary replacement during parental leave. This teaching-focussed position is designed to contribute to the Development Studies curriculum by supporting the delivery of the following subjects: DST5DAC (Contemporary Approaches to Development), DST2CTD (Making Development Matter), DST5HSM (How Social Change Happens) and DST5HSD (Human Security and Development).
A key feature of the Development Studies program is the involvement of various practitioners from the development sector in teaching delivery, in addition to academic staff. The successful applicant is expected to have a proven track record in Development Studies. The appointee will be located within the Department of Social Inquiry which is highly interdisciplinary and includes cognate programs in Anthropology, Sociology, Aboriginal Studies, and Crime, Justice and Legal Studies. The successful applicant will work closely with staff across this organizational unit and may also be required to liaise occasionally with La Trobe’s Centre of Human Security and Social Change as well as other departments within the university.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- PhD degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
- Evidence of expertise and professional networks in Development Studies
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated capacity to use subject administrative systems effectively, including timetabling, learning management systems, results reporting, and student record systems.
- Ability to co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.
- Ability to engage with the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collaborative and collegial manner.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Monday 25th November 2024
Position Enquiries: Raelene Wilding, Head of Department, Social Inquiry, E. r.wilding@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultanr, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Lecturer Anthropology (Development Studies).pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
