Details - Lecturer, Politics (TF) (Casual Consolidation role open to current LTU casuals only)

To be eligible, you must (a) Have casual experience totalling at least two (2) teaching sessions at La Trobe University in the previous two (2) years; (b) Have not held a continuing position in a university in the previous three (3) years.

About the Role: La Trobe University’s Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy is seeking an outstanding academic for a part-time (0.5 FTE), continuing Lecturer (Level B) position in Media and Communication. This teaching-focussed role will support the delivery and ongoing innovation of our Media and Communication curriculum, with a particular emphasis on social media and writing for media.

The successful candidate will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across the curriculum, with a focus on subjects such as MAC2USM Using Social Media and MAC1WFM Writing for Media. You will also maintain a research agenda commensurate with a 10–20% research allocation, either in the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching or in a research project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and coordinate subjects, delivering high-quality learning experiences through lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online, blended, or face-to-face modes.
• Provide constructive, fair, and timely feedback to students.
• Collaborate on innovative curriculum design, development, and review, ensuring alignment with current industry practices and emerging technologies.
• Maintain a research agenda in line with a 10–20% research allocation.
• Undertake other duties and administrative functions as required by the Head of Department or School.

About You:

• Completed PhD in Journalism, Media and Communication, or a cognate discipline, or evidence of advanced study combined with relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and curriculum development across various delivery modes.
• Evidence of innovative initiatives that have improved the student experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and productively with diverse staff and students.
• Ability to refresh curriculum to reflect current industry trends and teach contemporary skillsets in broadcast journalism and social media.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and assessing social media and writing for media.
• Capacity to maintain a research agenda commensurate with a 10–20% allocation.

How to apply

Closing date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

Position Enquiries: Miriam Bankovsky Head of Department E. M.Bankovsky@latrobe.edu.au

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

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

An up-to-date resume

A response to the essential criteria

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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.