• Full-Time, Fixed-Term until 29^th March 2024
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• Attractive remuneration, 17% super, and leave loading

About the position

La Trobe University’s Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy seeks to appoint an excellent early career academic to a 9-month, fixed term full-time (1.0 FTE) position as Associate Lecturer in Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies (GSDS). This teaching-focussed position is designed to help deliver the full GSDS curriculum.

The successful applicant will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across our GSDS program, including teaching core and core choice subjects in the GSDS Major that is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Completion of a Bachelor degree in the relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area. 
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
• Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a collaborative and collegial manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current debates in Gender, Sexuality and Diversity as evidenced in prior experience in teaching GSDS subjects or other subjects in cognate disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to use the LMS system including the gradebook
• Demonstrated capacity to mark undergraduate level assessment tasks in the field of GSDS 

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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What La Trobe University can offer you!

• 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 Thursday, 1st June 2023

Position Enquiries:  Dirk Tomsa, Head of Department, Politics, Media & Philosophy

Email: D.Tomsa@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email:  B.trajanov@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Associate Lecturer, Gender, Sexuality & Diversity Studies .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 including a paragraph outlining your suitability for the position based on information outlined in the PD; and
• An up to date resume

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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.

Don't meet all the selection criteria? If you are interested, we want to hear from you. It’s not all about what you know, but what you can bring to La Trobe University and the team. We value varied experiences and if successful, will support you in further development.

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.