We are reducing the overall use of academic casual employment and providing meaningful pathways for casual academic staff to ongoing academic employment through our casual consolidation project.

To be eligible, you must (a) Have casual experience totalling at least two (2) teaching sessions at La Trobe University in the previous two (2) years; (b) Have not held a continuing position in a university in the previous three (3) years.

About the Role:
La Trobe University is seeking a passionate and innovative Lecturer in English and Creative Writing to join our dedicated Department of Languages and Cultures. This continuing, teaching-focused role is aimed at enhancing the quality and consistency of our English and Creative Writing curriculum, moving away from reliance on casual staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences and fostering a positive student environment through face-to-face, online, and blended teaching modes.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and other sessions in various teaching modes.
• Provide constructive, fair, and timely feedback to students.
• Work collaboratively on subject and course design, with an emphasis on curriculum innovation.
• Coordinate and contribute to core subjects in English and/or Creative Writing.
• Engage in teaching and learning scholarship to continuously enhance the student experience.

Requirements:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience teaching English and/or Creative Writing at La Trobe within the last two years.
• Strong skills in using LMS and Gradebook for student assessments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.

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

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday 28th of November 2024

Position Enquiries: Head of Department, Claire Knowles E. c.knowles@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner E. m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Lecturer, English and Creative Writing.docx

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

• An up-to-date resume
• A response to the essential and desirable criteria

The recruitment process will include a formal interview for the shortlisted candidates.

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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.