SENIOR LECTURER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2 positions)

Job no:0053432

Work type:Continuing

Location:Parkville

Division/Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/School: School of BioSciences

Salary: $131,739 - $151,900 (Level C)

Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 17% super

The School of BioSciences is seeking two Level C academics with expertise and previous experience in biotechnology and its commercialisation.

The School is delivering a highly successful on-campus Master of Biotechnology (course work) program. This course is designed to develop leaders in the exciting and ever-growing sectors of this vibrant industry. The subjects within this course adopt an interdisciplinary and international approach to respond to the complex and growing challenges of the emergence of new technologies in the areas of health, medicine, agribusiness, food and other areas of human technologies. Students are taught the multifaceted and challenging requirements that biotechnology companies need to manage successfully to operate effectively, satisfy stakeholder issues and return value to their investors.

The incumbents will contribute to coordinating and delivering subjects as part of the Masters of Biotechnology course and the undergraduate BSc Biotechnology Major. The incumbents will also contribute to continuous curriculum development, improvement of teaching delivery, especially for a dual on-campus and online delivery mode.

These are Teaching Specialist roles, reporting to the Director of the Masters of Biotechnology.

The Faculty of Science is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people, and we recognise that diversity is essential in contributing to the success of the Faculty. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the Faculty HR team at [email protected]

The University of Melbourne is strongly committed to supporting diversity and flexibility in the workplace.  Applications for part-time or other flexible working arrangements will be welcomed and will be fully considered subject to meeting the inherent requirements of the position.

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