Job No.: 567410
Work type: Fixed Term
Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years)
This position can be based at any La Trobe University campus
Competitive Salary including 17% Superannuation
Nexus is an alternative pathway into teaching specifically targeted at recruiting, preparing and supporting primary and secondary teachers for often hard-to-staff regional, rural and urban low SES schools. It is an employment-based, highly mentored teacher education program with unique involvement from the university, schools and local communities.
The position holder will have current understanding of teacher education and working in hard-to-staff schools to influence the development of the Nexus pathway into teaching and course development to support the Nexus team. Alongside student and school recruitment, they will design and implement innovative curriculum to foreground current approaches in learning interventions to support educators in regional, rural and low SES schools.
The position holder will have a strong understanding of education and policy reform and the professional implications at state level. They will manage engage in projects and work with the Nexus team to develop research projects and high-impact research outputs. They will make contributions to further enhance the reputation of La Trobe as a leader in teacher education for regional, rural and urban low SES schools.
The position holder will foster excellence in teaching and research in this area across the school, La Trobe and the broader community.
To be considered for this position, you will have:
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday, 29th September 2024
Position Enquiries: Miriam Tanti, Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships
Email: M.Tanti@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: B.trajanov@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below: PD - Lecturer, Nexus Program 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:
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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.
Advertised: 05/9/2024
Closing Date: 29/9/2024