Details - Associate Lecturer - Criminology (TF) x 2 60% (Casual consolidation position open to LTU 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.

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.

Teaching Focused | Level A | Continuing | 0.6 FTE
La Trobe Law School | Melbourne (Bundoora Campus)

About the role

La Trobe University is seeking an enthusiastic and student‑centred Associate Lecturer in Criminology to join La Trobe Law School on a continuing, part‑time (0.6 FTE) basis.

This teaching‑focused academic role will see you coordinate and teach undergraduate subjects in Criminology, contribute to innovative curriculum design, and support an outstanding learning experience across face‑to‑face, blended and online delivery modes. You will also engage in scholarly activity related to learning and teaching, and contribute to the collegial and administrative life of the discipline and School.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career academic who is passionate about teaching excellence, employability‑focused curricula, and making a positive impact on students.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach Criminology subjects, delivering engaging lectures, tutorials and learning activities across multiple delivery modes.
• Provide constructive, timely and equitable feedback to support student success.
• Contribute to subject and course‑level curriculum design, development and review, with a focus on innovative and evidence‑based teaching practices.
• Embed employability capabilities and real‑world relevance into the curriculum.
• Engage in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, including sharing good practice and contributing to learning and teaching outcomes within the discipline.
• Participate in School and course committees and undertake administrative duties aligned with the scope and level of the role.

Skills and experience

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with evidence of participation in higher‑level study in Criminology or a related field.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and/or subject coordination in face‑to‑face, blended and/or online environments.
• Evidence of engagement with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and the ability to produce scholarly outputs.
• Examples of innovative teaching or curriculum initiatives in the last three years that have enhanced the student experience.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

Closing date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:59pm

Position Description: PD-Level-A-Teaching-Focussed.docx

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.