Lecturer, Biochemistry/Cell Biology (TF) 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 So TL 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: Ph D 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.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses How to apply Position Enquiries: Christine Hawkins, Associate Professor Biochemistry & Chemistry Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant 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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