Lecturer - Anatomy (TF)

La Trobe; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

La Trobe University is seeking a Level B Teaching-Focused academic at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus to coordinate and teach anatomy, with possible physiology teaching. The role supports cohesive curriculum delivery, evidence-based learning, and contributes to subject and course design, delivery, and review, while mentoring sessional staff and driving development of the Anatomy discipline.

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent, proven teaching effectiveness across modes, and engage with

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent accreditation/standing recognised by the University and profession as appropriate to the discipline of Anatomy or a closely aligned field.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and subject coordination across face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, evidenced by strong student feedback, peer review, teaching awards, or other credible indicators of teaching quality.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver and evaluate engaging, evidence-informed and clinically relevant curriculum, including contributions to subject and/or course redevelopment.
• Demonstrated engagement with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and/or clinical research, with a clear trajectory of developing expertise in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Mentor sessional and early-career staff.
• Contribute to operational and strategic development of the Anatomy discipline.
• View the position description for other duties and essential skills/requirements.

Skills

Teaching & subject coordination

Curriculum design

SoTL & clinical research

Education

PhD or equivalent accreditation/standing

Job description

Job no: 571179

Work type: Continuing

Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)

Categories: Teaching Focused, Science, Level B - Teaching Focussed, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences

• Level B Teaching-Focused Position
• La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Location

About the Role

In this role, you will coordinate and teach across multiple anatomy subjects, supporting cohesive curriculum delivery and high-quality student learning. You may also contribute to physiology teaching as required. Your teaching will support applied learning relevant to allied health practice and align with professional standards and accreditation requirements.

You will contribute to excellence in learning and teaching through evidence-based and scholarly practice, and take an active role in subject and course design, delivery, and review. The role includes mentoring sessional and early-career staff, supporting continuous improvement, and contributing to the operational and strategic development of the Anatomy discipline.

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

Skills and knowledge required for the position

• A PhD or equivalent accreditation/standing recognised by the University and profession as appropriate to the discipline of Anatomy or a closely aligned field.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and subject coordination across face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, evidenced by strong student feedback, peer review, teaching awards, or other credible indicators of teaching quality.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver and evaluate engaging, evidence-informed and clinically relevant curriculum, including contributions to subject and/or course redevelopment.
• Demonstrated engagement with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and/or clinical research, with a clear trajectory of developing expertise in these areas.

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.

Closing date: Wednesday the 18 th of November 2026

Position enquiries: Steve Petrovski, HOD Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology

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 the future

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.

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 to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.