Lecturer Digital Technology and Pedagogy
Job No.: 567842
Work type: Continuing
Full-time, continuing position
Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses
Position can be either Teaching Focussed or Teaching and Research
About the position
The School of Education at La Trobe University has gone through a period of renewal and has adopted an ambitious strategic plan that is intended to reinvigorate the School’s research and coursework portfolio and connectivity with stakeholder groups and industry.
Our vision is to prepare high quality education professionals who want every learner to reach their full potential. Our success is directly linked to our outstanding partnerships with schools, early learning centres, outdoor education industries and other education providers. We offer programs in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teacher education, Outdoor Education and postgraduate course work and research pathways to enhance career and professional opportunities for educators in a range of sectors. Our programs – offered at La Trobe’s Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga campuses and at our Sydney campus in New South Wales – provide future and current educators with evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for all learners and their communities.
We deliver high quality programs designed around our Education Discipline Areas - Impactful Pedagogies; Learning Sciences; and Social Equity. We lead evidence-based research to enable change in education communities and we respond to regional, local and international communities. The School of Education drives the University strategy through direct links to our partner schools and we are a source of leadership regarding the future of education.
The position holder will have a strong understanding of Digital technology and pedagogy and work in teaching teams to develop curriculum, design effective learning opportunities for students at a tertiary level in Initial Teacher Education programs and other related education programs. The position holder will have a strong understanding and experience of designing learnings on a range of platforms and application of skills in digital learning. The position holder will have a research track-record and a program of research that will inform evidence-based approaches to research projects, course and teaching delivery.
The position holder may be required to undertake travel to other La Trobe University campuses as negotiated.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in Digital Technologies in education and an understanding of current research and trends that inform quality pedagogy in a range of learning environments.
- Demonstrated experience in developing innovative curriculum using evidence-based approaches for quality learning opportunities with Digital Technologies in education.
- 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 postgraduate students.
- Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally 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 oral 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 diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of the ability to work as a member of a team in a co-operative and collegial manner.
Desirable:
- Experience teaching Digital Technologies in school settings.
- Understand and practice effective instructional design for online learning.
- Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding subject to opportunity and level of appointment.
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or similar evidence of professional preparation for HE teaching.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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 Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Position Enquiries: Bernadette Walker-Gibbs, Acting Dean, School of Education, E. b.walker-gibbs@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au
Position Descriptions below:
- Lecturer, Digital Technology and Pedagogy (Teaching Focussed).pdf
- Lecturer, Digital Technology and Pedagogy (Teaching and Research).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.
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.
Advertised: 30/9/2024
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
