- Full time, Continuing
- Teaching and Research
- Outdoor Environmental Education
- Bendigo Campus
- An Innovative Problem Solver, Dynamic and Agile Individual who Relates to Students
- Level B or Level C – Attractive Remuneration on Offer
About the School of Education
The School of Education has a long and distinctive history of progressive and socially engaged teaching and research in education. The School provides for the professional preparation of teachers and educators in early childhood, primary, secondary, community, outdoor and higher education.
The School of Education is a core priority for the University and it has adopted an ambitious strategic plan that is intended to reinvigorate the School’s research and coursework portfolio and partnership collaborations with stakeholder groups and industry.
Our vision is to prepare high quality education professionals who want every learner to reach their full potential. Our success is directly linked to our outstanding partnerships with schools, early learning centres, outdoor education industries and other education providers. We offer programs in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teacher education, Outdoor Education and postgraduate course work and research pathways to enhance career and professional opportunities for educators in a range of sectors. Our programs – offered at Lat Trobe’s Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga campuses – provide future and current educators with evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for all learners and their communities.
About the position
A Level B or level C teaching and research academic is expected to develop curriculum, teach and/or undertake research and/or other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field. An academic at this level will make a significant contribution to the discipline at the national level. They will normally play a major role or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession.
The position holder will have a strong understanding of current issues and research that impact education and pedagogy in outdoor education and environmental science in the Education sector. Demonstrated experience in developing high quality teaching and learning programs underpinned by current research in outdoor education, evaluation and assessment at a tertiary and/or school level is essential. The position holder will also understand diverse theories that inform learning approaches from a range of theoretical dimensions to lead change. The position holder will have a research track-record and a program of research that will inform evidence-based approaches to research projects, course and teaching delivery. There is an expectation for a demonstrated track-record in working with school and sector leaders to further strengthen course and research collaborations.
Skills and Experience
- Design, coordinate and teach subjects and courses which provide a high-quality learning experience that engages undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students.
- Design innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally and internationally.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to others in subject or course level curriculum design and development and delivery of teaching.
- Conduct and lead innovative and high impact research and produce conference and seminar papers and publications resulting from that research.
- Obtain necessary research funding from contracts/grants/consultancies.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome Video – Bendigo Campus – See link below;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxl4valoFLM
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm 12th February, 2023
Position Enquiries: Professor Joanna Barbousas, Dean of Education, Email: [email protected] , Phone 03 9479 2190
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner via email [email protected] , Phone 03 9479 5191
Position Description below:
Position Description Lecturer Level-B OutdoorEducation and Environment.pdf
Position Description Senior Lecturer Level-C Outdoor Education and Environment.pdf
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication. This position will require the incumbent to work onsite. As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
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.