• Full-time, continuing
• Based at our Bendigo Campus
• Teaching and Research position

About the position

La Trobe University’s Department of Languages and Cultures seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate to a continuing full-time (1.0 FTE) position as a Lecturer in Visual Arts. Visual Arts is housed within the Department of Languages and Cultures, alongside of languages including Chinese, Auslan, French, Modern Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, as well as majors in Classics and Ancient History, English and Creative Writing and Linguistics. This teaching and research position is designed to contribute to the Bachelor of Visual Arts based at the Bendigo campus, and the Visual Cultures major that is part of the Bachelor of Arts.

A Level B academic (teaching and research) appointment will work without the need for close supervision and is expected to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach and support students as they learn. In addition, they will support the administrative functions of the discipline as well as contribute to the department’s robust interdisciplinary research culture through the dissemination of high-quality research.

The Visual Arts program is seeking to strengthen its community engagement and links to industry, applicants with an enthusiasm for building relationships at local and national level would be particularly welcome. The position is based at the Bendigo campus but there may be opportunities to teach at the Melbourne campus as well.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
• High level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding.
• Proven experience and success in managing staff performance and development.
• An established track record exhibiting nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across both studio practice and visual cultures subjects.

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 Tuesday 7^th January 2025.

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

Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au

 Position Description below:

 PD - Lecturer, Visual Arts.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 response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined 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.