Associate Lecturer Biochemistry Casual Consolidation Project (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.

• Part-time 40%, continuing role
• Join our vibrant academic community as an Associate Lecturer – Teaching Focussed
• Melbourne Bundoora

Are you passionate about unravelling the mysteries of life at the molecular level? Do you have a knack for inspiring the next generation of scientists? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team as an Associate Lecturer in Biochemistry.

About the position

Join us in shaping the future of biochemistry education. Ignite curiosity, drive discovery, and empower the scientists of tomorrow. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop an evidence-based approach to evaluate learning and teaching initiatives.
• Develop a scholarly approach to learning and teaching by contributing to La Trobe’s SOLT including sharing of good practice.
• Under the guidance of subject coordinators, teach subjects providing a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or other sessions in online, blended or face-to-face modes.
• Work with subject or course coordinators on innovative subject and course level curriculum design, development and review and assist in taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate how these initiatives improve the student experience.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development.
• 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 coupled with the 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.

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 21st April By 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Head of Department, Biochemistry and Chemistry Mark Hulett E. [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner E. [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - Associate Lecturer, Biochemistry.pdf

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

• An up to date resume
• A response to the essential criteria.

All applicants will be provided with a video interview within 24 hours of submission of their application, to be submitted by 10:00am on the 23rd of April. There may be a requirement to interview also.

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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.