Details - Level A or B - Teaching Focussed - Law or Criminology Casual Consolidation role (Open to LTU current casuals only)

We are reducing the overall use of academic casual employment and providing meaningful pathways for casual academic staff to ongoing academic employment through our casual consolidation project.

Teaching-Focused Academic | Level A or B | 0.6FTE Continuing | Bundoora Campus

La Trobe Law School invites applications from passionate educators to join our progressive Criminology and Law teaching team. We’re seeking early-career academics with a strong commitment to student learning and academic excellence, particularly those who are energised by access to justice, employability outcomes, and inclusive education.

In this teaching-focused role, you’ll contribute to our vibrant undergraduate Criminology and Law programs through high-quality tutorials, marking, and student support. You’ll also engage in course development, innovation in blended and online delivery, and scholarly work that improves the student experience.

What we’re looking for:

• A completed Honours degree (or higher) in Criminology, Law, or a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to diversity, equity, and continuous improvement.

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 13 July

Recruitment Enquiries:  Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner E. m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD-Level-A-Teaching-Focussed-CJLS 2025.docx

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume
• A response to the essential and desirable criteria

Please scroll down to apply.

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.