Lecturer, Biochemistry/Cell Biology (TF)
Job No.: 567784
Work type: Continuing
Full time
Continuing
Bundoora Campus
Be part of a passionate and innovative team
About the position
This role will contribute to teaching in biochemistry, cell biology,
biotechnology, molecular genetics/genomics and/or biomedicine at the local and
national level. They will play a significant role in scholarly and/or
professional activities relevant to the profession. An academic at level B is
expected to demonstrate teaching excellence in keeping with the La Trobe
Teaching Excellence Principles and maintain a track record of excellence as
evidenced by Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) surveys, peer-feedback on
teaching and through other evidence-based measures.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Demonstrate effectiveness by taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate
learning and teaching initiatives.
Demonstrate a scholarly approach to learning and teaching by contributing
to La Trobe's SoTL including sharing of good practice.
Coordinate and teach subjects providing a high-quality learning experience
that engages students through the conduct of asynchronous lectures,
tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, and/or other
sessions in online, blended or face-to-face modes.
Provide constructive, fair and timely feedback on learning to students.
Initiate and participate in innovative subject and course level curriculum
design, development and review in areas such as, but not restricted to,
online and blended delivery, taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate
how these initiatives improve the student experience.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
PhD degree in Biochemistry or Cell Biology, or related areas.
Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience 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, as evidenced by
sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching
excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
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 ability or potential to engage with the Scholarship of
Teaching and Learning.
Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including
the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with
staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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, Sunday 27th October 2024
Position Enquiries: Christine Hawkins, Associate Professor Biochemistry &
Chemistry
Via email [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD - Lecturer - Cell Biology TF.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.
Please scroll down to apply.
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.
