Casual Sessional Teaching and Marking in Biomedical Science and Pharmacy

La Trobe University; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

La Trobe University in Bendigo invites expressions of interest from qualified individuals to contribute to casual teaching and marking across Biomedical Science and Pharmacy.

Selected candidates will engage in tutorials, workshops, laboratory practicals and assessment feedback on campus, with face-to-face teaching requiring attendance at the Bendigo campus.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacy or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, demonstrating or marking is desirable.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver casual teaching and/or marking across Biomedical Science and Pharmacy.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to students and assess work.
• Attend Bendigo campus for face-to-face teaching as required.

Skills

Chemistry

Anatomy

Physiology

Pharmacy

Teaching experience

Assessment marking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry/Anatomy/Physiology/Pharmacy

Job description

Casual Sessional Teaching and Marking in Biomedical Science and Pharmacy

Work type:Casual employment, ongoing across 2027

Salary range: Casual rate as per LTU Enterprise Agreement 2023 plus super

Position Purpose

La Trobe University is seeking expressions of interest from people with tertiary qualifications in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacy or a closely related discipline who are interested in casual teaching and/or marking activities based at our Bendigo campus.

Opportunities support biomedical science and pharmacy teaching and may include tutorials, workshops, laboratory practicals, pharmacy practice activities, assessment marking and providing constructive feedback to students. Applicants may express interest in teaching, marking or both, according to their qualifications and expertise. Face-to-face teaching requires attendance at the Bendigo campus. Engagement will depend on subject requirements, applicant suitability and availability.

You will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacy or a closely related discipline, with knowledge relevant to the subjects you wish to teach or mark.
• Interest in supporting student learning through teaching and/or assessment marking. Relevant teaching, tutoring, demonstrating or marking experience is desirable.
• Ability to explain scientific or pharmacy concepts clearly and support students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
• Ability to apply assessment criteria consistently and provide clear, constructive and timely feedback.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, including the ability to meet agreed teaching and marking deadlines.
• Ability to use, or willingness to learn, online learning and assessment systems.
• For practical teaching, relevant laboratory or professional skills and a commitment to safe teaching practices.
• Availability for Bendigo-based activities, including attendance on campus for face-to-face teaching.

Please indicate the discipline area(s) in which you would like to teach and/or mark:

• Physiology
• Pharmacy, including pharmacy practice, pharmacology or pharmaceutical sciences, according to your expertise.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities.Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence inpreviousemployment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information toassistindeterminingsuitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment,abuseor threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.