- Full-Time, Continuing position
- Teaching Focussed opportunity
- Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses
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 position holder will be an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who has a track-record in teacher education and Indigenous education. They will lead and give voice to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people engaging in coursework and research in the field of Education.
The position holder will demonstrate leadership and advise others on best practice in Indigenous pedagogy to design innovative approaches to curriculum design that highlight Indigenous perspectives and Indigenous knowledge across undergraduate and postgraduate subject and course offerings in education. Working with regional campuses, and the Indigenous practitioner in residence, they will ensure Indigenous students are well supported and connected with community. They will work with academic colleagues to build culturally appropriate and relevant Indigenous content into Initial Teacher Education curriculum.
The position holder will strengthen the existing capability of the School of Education academics in teacher education and further enhance its reputation as a leader in Indigenous teacher education for both research and curriculum innovation.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Demonstrated advanced understanding of Indigenous pedagogies and ways of knowing to inform teacher education policy reform and the development of innovative teacher education programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Demonstrated capability to provide leadership and engage with community and school leaders to design and conduct relevant, culturally appropriate research that embraces Indigenous research methodologies.
- Demonstrated familiarity, sensitivity and respect for the diverse needs, aspirations and cultures of Indigenous societies
- Demonstrated ability to maintain currency of knowledge in one or more areas of education specialisation, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, initial teacher education, curriculum design, assessment, technology-enhanced learning, and practically apply learning theory to academic support.
- Current understanding of research and evidence-based approaches to inform teaching, learning and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes.
- Demonstrated effectiveness, and ability to innovate, in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination, in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
- Demonstrated capability to collaborate with stakeholder, industry and community partners to enhance teaching and research initiatives.
- High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of the ability to work as a member of a team in a co-operative and collegial manner.
Desirable Criteria
- Indigenous teacher educators working towards completion of a PhD degree or equivalent professional recognition and standing recognised by Indigenous communities, or profession as appropriate.
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or similar evidence of professional preparation for Higher Education teaching.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
About La Trobe
La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.
Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday, 14th July 2024
Position Enquiries: Bernadette Walker-Gibbs, Associate Dean, Academic and Deputy Dean
Email: B.Walker-Gibbs@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: B.trajanov@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD-Level-B-TF Indigenous Education.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document responding to "Skills and knowledge required for the position" which is located within the position description.
This is an identified Indigenous position and in accordance with La Trobe University policies and procedures confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required as part of the application.
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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.
