• Part time (.6)

• Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses or at the Sydney campus

• Level A - Teaching Focused  

• Fixed-term till 31 Dec 2026

 

 

An Academic at Level A with a teaching-focused appointment will design curriculum, coordinate subjects, deliver instruction, and support students in their learning journey. They are also expected to engage in scholarly activities that contribute to the advancement of their discipline or professional field.

 

Additionally, a teaching-focused academic will contribute to the administrative operations of their discipline and pursue scholarly work that enhances learning and teaching within their field.

 

To be considered for this position, you will have

 

• Current understanding of theories, trends and education reform that address preparing teachers for regional and rural schools.  

• Demonstrated ability to engage in research and implement curriculum and professional programs in the areas of teacher education.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area.  

• Current understanding of research and evidence-based approaches to inform teaching, learning and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes. 

• Demonstrated effectiveness, and ability to innovate, in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination, in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence. 

 

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 

 

 

 

• 17% employer contributed superannuation

• Flexible work arrangements

• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

 

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Thursday the 27th of February 2025 

Position Enquiries: Blair Herbert blair.herbert@latrobe.edu.au 

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au  

 

 PD - Level A Associate Lecturer, Nexus Program fixed term.pdf

 

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. 

 

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page); and

• An up to date resume; 

• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description (max 2 pages). 

 

Please scroll down to apply. 

 

 

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.