- Part-Time, .40 FTE Continuing positions x 2
- 2 days per week
- Campus Independent – Can be located at Bundoora or Albury (Wodonga) regional location
- Classification: Level A - Base salary from min. step 2 $88,798 + 17% superannuation
About the position
A teaching focussed academic is expected to demonstrate teaching excellence in keeping with the La Trobe Teaching Excellence Principles, those being passion, rigour, relevance, ethics, effectiveness, innovation and reflection. They are expected to maintain a track record of excellence as evidenced by Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) surveys, peer-feedback on teaching and through other evidence-based measures.
In line with Enterprise Agreement 2023 – Casual Consolidation Eligibility
To be eligible, internal applicants must:
(a) Have casual experience totaling at least two (2) teaching sessions at the University in the previous two (2) years;
(b) Have not held a continuing position in a university in the previous three (3) years.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area.
- Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development face-to-face, blended and/or online modes in subjects taught by the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
- Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience.
- Ability to engage with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
- 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.
- 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.
PD Associate Lecturer (TF).pdf
Benefits
- 17% superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Positions will be advertised internally, priority to casual cohort.
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 17 May 2026
Position Enquiries: Elly Djouma, Deputy Dean
Email: E.Djouma@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;
Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au
Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:
- An up to date resume;
- A cover letter addressing your suitability and addressing the Key Selection Criteria located in the Position Description in 1 document, page limit does not apply.
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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.
Our commitment to safety
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.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
