• Full time
• Continuing  
• Bundoora Campus
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

About the position

The successful applicant is required to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects and/or courses, and teach in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics/genomics, biotechnology, biomedicine or related fields.

In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to direct a productive research program in one of these areas. Level C Teaching & Research academics normally play major roles or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly work related to the development of teaching and research.

Administrative duties, at the departmental or school level, may also be required.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate courses or coordinate and teach subjects providing a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and/or other sessions in online, blended or face-to-face modes.
• Design innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally, utilising various methodologies including online and blended learning.
• Play a significant role in providing leadership and mentoring to other academics in subject or course level curriculum design and development and delivery of teaching.
• Conduct and lead innovative and high impact research and produce conference and seminar papers and publications resulting from that research.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD degree in Biochemistry or Cell Biology or related areas.
• Extensive experience in tertiary teaching in the following areas: biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics/genomics, biotechnology and/or biomedicine
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes with a commitment to excellence in teaching, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
• Demonstrated evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience, and the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Strong record of research publication and conference presentation.
• Success in obtaining research funding from grants/contracts/consultancies.
• Record of successful research student supervision (relative to opportunity).

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

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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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, Thursday 28^th November 2024

Position Enquiries: Christine Hawkins, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Chemistry

Via email C.Hawkins@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant

via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au  

Position Description below:

 PD - Snr Lecturer - Biochem -Cell Biology.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:

• A Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, based on the Position Description and;
• 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.