Lecturer, Linguistics
Job No.: 567767
Work type: Continuing
Full-time, continuing
Based at our La Trobe Bundoora Campus
Teaching focussed position
About the position
The Department of Languages and Cultures is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Linguistics (Teaching Focussed). Linguistics is taught as a core component of the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics and in the Linguistics major within the BA. As part of a large-scale curriculum reform program the Linguistics discipline will be fundamentally redesigned. The new curriculum will drive much stronger student engagement through the degree and major and focus on practice-oriented and career outcome dimensions of linguistics. We aim to link the teaching program much more closely to cognate areas in Allied Health and Education disciplines. Candidates with teaching and research interests that align with this new approach are sought and those with expertise and experiences related to languages in Australia and Asia are particularly welcome.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences has an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research programs. It is guided by the core values identified by the University in the operation of its research, scholarship, teaching and organisational practices. Linguistics is a research strength at La Trobe and attracts a strong cohort of students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Languages and Cultures is the largest of the four departments in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. It has a strong research culture, achieves consistently high student satisfaction and delivers subjects in a range of modes, including in-person, online and hybrid teaching models.
A Level B teaching focused academic is expected to develop curriculum, teach and undertake scholarship of learning and teaching in relation to the pedagogy in their discipline or professional field.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A PhD degree in Linguistics or a cognate field.
- 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.
- Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
- 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.
- High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
- 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 to engage with and produce work related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
- Ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.
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 Monday 4th November 2024
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, Linguistics.pdf
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.
Advertised: 06/10/2024
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
