Level B Lecturer in Palaeolithic Archaeology (0.8 FTE, Fixed Term)

Job Description:

• Part time 0.8FTE
• Fixed term until 13/11/26
• Bundoora Campus
• Salary from $118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rated)

About the position

La Trobe University’s Department of Archaeology & History seeks to appoint an excellent candidate, with expertise in Palaeolithic Archaeology, to a fixed-term Level B Lecturer position. This position has arisen due to a short-term need to coordinate and teach specific subjects in the Archaeology Program in semester two 2026.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to coordinate and teach the following Semester 2 subjects: ARC2PAA (Palaeolithic Archaeology) & ARC5REM (Archaeological Research Methods)

A Level B teaching-focused academic is expected to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach, and undertake other scholarly and administrative work as relevant to the needs of the Archaeology program.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD degree as appropriate for Archaeology.
• Evidence of capacity to teach ARC2PAA and ARC5REM.
• 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.

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

PD - Lecturer Archaeology TF 0.8.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Thursday 21st May 2026

Position Enquiries: Emma Robertson, HOD Archaeology & History

Email: Emma.Robertson@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

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; 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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