Lecturer, Biochemistry / Cell Biology (Teaching Focused)

La Trobe University; Victoria; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Victoria is looking for a Level B teaching-focused academic. The successful candidate will take on responsibilities for curriculum development, subject coordination, and teaching in biochemistry or related fields. This full-time, fixed-term role involves engaging with innovative teaching strategies and maintaining high teaching standards. The position is based at the Melbourne campus and offers a competitive salary with benefits. This role is essential for those passionate about enhancing student experiences.

Benefits

17% superannuation

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or closely aligned discipline.
• Effectiveness in teaching and curriculum development across various modes.
• Innovative initiatives improving student experience evaluated for effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess teaching initiatives using evidence-based approaches.
• Share best practices through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
• Ensure engaging student experiences through effective coordination and teaching.
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to students.
• Participate in innovative curriculum design and review.

Skills

Curriculum development

Subject coordination

Teaching excellence

Evidence-based teaching

Innovative curriculum design

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or Cell Biology

Job description

About the position

A Level B teaching-focused academic is responsible for curriculum development, subject coordination, teaching, and scholarly activities in biochemistry, cell biology, or related fields, working independently. They contribute to their discipline locally and nationally, participate in professional activities, and are expected to demonstrate and maintain teaching excellence, as shown by student and peer feedback and other evidence-based measures.

Key teaching responsibilities

• applying evidence-based approaches to develop and assess teaching initiatives;
• contributing to the university’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning by sharing best practices;
• coordinating and teaching subjects to ensure engaging, high-quality student experiences across various delivery modes;
• providing constructive and timely student feedback;
• participating in innovative curriculum design and review, especially for online and blended learning; and
• prioritising the integration of employability skills into the curriculum.

Qualifications and experience

• a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or closely aligned discipline;
• 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 using cutting edge approaches 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 (SoTL);

Full-Time, Fixed Term Position until December 31st, 2027
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Level B Classification Level
Base Salary from $114,855 + 17% superannuation