Lecturer, Chemistry/Biochemistry

• School of Science, Computing Engineering and Technology
• Part time (0.6), fixed term (3-years) position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic A salary plus 17% superannuation

About the Role 
Swinburne has an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer, Chemistry/Biochemistry to join the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology to support the delivery of high-quality personalised education to a dedicated and large student cohort. 

The focus of the role is towards teaching where you will contribute to the preparation and delivery of teaching activities for both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the Department including lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes, and assessment. You will assume administrative tasks associated with normal teaching duties, including developing and supporting academic programs and working with the academic team in the development of program change and innovation. It’s also expected that you will mentor and support students on academic matters as well as supervising higher degree research students.

In addition, you will make original and innovative contributions to the School’s overall research output, income and impact by fostering a strong research culture that includes international collaboration, competitive grants and high-quality publications.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience and excellence in tertiary teaching in the fields of analytical, environmental, inorganic or general chemistry, and/or areas of biochemistry. 
• Ability to contribute to teaching, associated administrative duties, coordination and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In particular, demonstrated capacity to teach in the relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to leading edge/best practice education, including blended learning formats, online teaching and the use of case studies, role-plays and/or simulations in the learning environment
• Demonstrated understanding of research in the university context, a capacity in the use of a variety of research methods and a track record of publishing in discipline relevant quality academic journals. 
• Demonstrated ability, or potential, to attract research funding from sources external to the university or to contribute to funded research projects.

• An earned doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a related field 
• A teaching qualification

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Monday 12 February 2024, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website .

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

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