"Level B Teaching-Focused Lecturer in Gender and Health"

Job Description:

• Full-time, Fixed Term till 12/2/2027
• Level B Teaching focused position
• La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Location

About the Role

A Level B teaching-focused academic is expected to work independently, contributing to curriculum development, subject coordination, teaching, and student support. The role also includes supporting the discipline’s administrative functions and undertaking scholarly activity that enhances learning and teaching within the discipline or professional field.

You will be expected to demonstrate high-quality teaching in line with La Trobe’s Teaching Excellence Principles, with a strong record reflected through Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) results, peer feedback, and other evidence-based measures. The Lecturer will teach and coordinate assigned subjects, working closely with course coordinators and the discipline lead to deliver an exceptional student experience.

Skills and knowledge required for the position

• HDR (or near completion) or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas: completion of a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, or similar qualification/training, would be an advantage.
• Discipline expertise in gender and health, and health promotion principles and practice.
• 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.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience, and the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives

Please view the position description for all other duties and essential skills/requirements required for the position.

Essential Requirements:

To hold this La Trobe University position the occupant must:

• hold, or be willing to undertake and pass, a Victorian Working With Children Check; and
• take personal accountability to comply with all University policies, procedures and legislative or regulatory obligations; including but not limited to TEQSA and the Higher Education Threshold Standards.

Position Description:

PD Level-B-Teaching-Focussed.docx

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How to apply

Closing date: Sunday the 18th of January 2026

Position enquiries: Deborah Gleeson, Assoc Prof (Discipline Cluster Lead)
D.Gleeson@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position, addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the position description under "Skills and knowledge required for the position."

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Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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.