Senior Lecturer, Sport and Recreation Management

About the role:

• Lead Curriculum Development: Spearhead the creation and launch of the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management program, ensuring a cutting-edge learning experience.
• Engage and Inspire: Design and deliver subjects that captivate and educate our students at undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels.
• Research Excellence: Conduct high-impact research, contributing significant knowledge to the field of sport and recreation management.
• Foster Future Leaders: Provide leadership and mentorship within the department, encouraging the intellectual and career growth of our students.
• Build Networks: Develop vital industry connections to enhance our program's delivery and create Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students.

Skills and experience:

• Hold a Phd or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a strong track record in curriculum development, teaching, and research.
• Lead with a demonstrated ability to inspire students and peers alike, coupled with excellent communication skills to engage with a diverse range of individuals.
• Be an expert in sport and recreation management with a reputation for impactful knowledge and experience at a state or national level.
• Be a collaborator who values inclusivity, innovation, and care, and who can leverage data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

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

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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: 11:55pm on Monday 8th April 2024

Position Enquiries: Kate Webster, Head of Department – Sport, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences E. [email protected]

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

Position Description below:

 PD - Senior Lecturer, Sport and Recreation Management.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description

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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.