Lecturer, Biochemistry/Cell Biology (TF)

Lecturer, Biochemistry/Cell Biology (TF)

Job No.: 567784

Work type: Continuing

Full time

Location: 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: C.Hawkins@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

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.

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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.

Advertised: 10/10/2024

Closing Date: 27/10/2024