- 2x 0.5 Part-time positions available
- Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses
- Fixed term from 24 February 2025 – 13 June 2025
About the position
La Trobe University’s Department of Social Inquiry seeks to appoint an excellent candidate to a fixed term Level A Teaching Focused academic at La Trobe University as a temporary replacement during parental leave. This teaching-focussed position is designed to help deliver the Crime, Justice and Legal Studies curriculum, by contributing to tutorials and marking in large enrolment subjects. The successful applicant will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across the curriculum taught by the Crime, Justice and Legal Studies team, which includes the CJLS major within the Bachelor of Arts, and the Criminology Degree, which is co-taught with the Law School.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to the discipline or professional area.
- Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated capacity to learn and use subject administrative systems effectively, including timetabling, learning management systems, results reporting, and student record systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collaborative and collegial manner.
- Ability to engage with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
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: By 11:55pm on Thursday 21st November 2024
Position Enquiries: Raelene Wilding, Head of Department, Social Inquiry, E. r.wilding@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Associate Lecturer, Crime Justice and Legal Studies.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;
- 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.
