- Full time, Continuing
- Located at Bendigo Campus
- Level B (T&R) – TRP $117,562 - $138,831 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation
About the Position
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.
A Level B teaching and research academic is expected to develop curriculum, teach and undertake research or other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field.
The position holder will contribute to a high level of student experience in subjects focused on teacher education in primary and secondary school settings, in physical education, sport and movement. They will conduct and publish, or otherwise disseminate, high-quality and/or high impact research as a member of a team or independently, and produce conference/seminar papers and publications from that research.
The position holder will engage in research to inform physical education, sport and movement related to school-based professional practices. They will work with teams to deliver high quality curriculum and teaching experiences in physical education, sport and movement. They will demonstrate a program of research and develop a research track-record of quality publications and grant submissions. The position holder will contribute to a robust teaching and learning culture at La Trobe University. With mentoring support, they will obtain necessary research funding from external funding sources.
Skills and Experience
- PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
- Develop, coordinate and teach a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions.
- Participate in innovative course level curriculum design, development and review.
- Demonstrated experience in physical education, sport and movement in either primary or secondary school-based settings, and an understanding of current research and trends that inform quality pedagogy in a range of learning environments.
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 Sunday 8th January, 2023
Position Enquiries: Craig Deed, Associate Dean, Academic & Deputy Dean, School of Education, Email: [email protected] ,
Phone 03 5444 7305
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email [email protected] , Phone 03 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-Level-B-T&R Lecturer, Teacher Education, Physical Education, Sport and Movement.pdf
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.