Associate Lecturer, Crime, Justice & Legal Studies(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.

Shape the Future of Justice Education: Become an Associate Lecturer at La Trobe University in this full-time continuing role.

La Trobe University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Lecturer in Crime, Justice, and Legal Studies to join our trailblazing Department of Social Inquiry. This is a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about teaching and making a significant impact in the fields of socio-legal studies, critical criminology, and beyond.

About the position

Innovate in Education: Develop and deliver cutting-edge curriculum across the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Criminology, focusing on critical criminology, socio-legal studies, law and social justice, and socio-cultural perspectives on law and crime.

Engage Students: Facilitate engaging tutorials, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities that inspire students and enhance their understanding of social justice.

Contribute to Excellence: Play an active role in the continuous improvement of teaching practices, including the adoption of online learning technologies and on-campus teaching innovations.

The candidate

Academic Excellence: Completion or near-completion of a PhD in socio-legal studies, critical criminology, or a cognate field, showcasing an interdisciplinary approach.

Teaching Passion: Demonstrated ability in teaching and curriculum development, with a track record of excellent s tudent feedback and engagement with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Commitment to Justice: A passion for social justice, demonstrated through teaching and learning practices that foreground critical and interdisciplinary approaches to law and crime.

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

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 21 April By 11:55pm

Position Enquiries:  Raelene Wilding, Head of Department E. [email protected]

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

Position Description below:

 PD - Associate Lecturer, Crime, Justice & Legal Studies.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents [AM3]  :

• An up-to-date resume
• A response to the essential and desirable criteria

The recruitment process will include an interview for all shortlisted candidates.

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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.