- Part time (.2)
- Fixed term till December 2028
- Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses
- Level A Teaching Focused
- Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
About the position
A Level A academic with a teaching focused appointment is expected to contribute to the development of curriculum, assist in the coordination of subjects, facilitate tutorials, undertake assessment, and support students as they learn.
In addition, a teaching focused academic will support the administrative functions of the discipline as well as undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in their discipline or professional field. This position can be based at any La Trobe campus and will contribute to teaching, particularly at the undergraduate level, by providing general academic support for Sociology subjects.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to the discipline or professional area – this position is only available to current La Trobe Graduate Research students and only for a period not extending beyond the academic year in which the person ceases to be a student.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Capacity to use subject administration systems effectively, including timetabling, learning management systems, results reporting, and student record systems.
Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Benefits:
• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: Wednesday the 21st of May 2025
Position Enquiries: Raelene Wilding, HOD, Social Inquiry via email R.Wilding@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant, via email m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
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; and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is 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.
