Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies

Job No.:568875

Work type:Continuing

• Full Time / Continuing T&R Appointment / Remuneration at Academic Level B or C
• Position located at La Trobe Universitys Bundoora Campus Teaching requirement on Campus
• Drive La Trobes research strategy and help the school develop new partnerships with government community groups and industry partners

About the position

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to appoint an outstanding academic to a continuing fulltime position as either Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies. This role encompasses Teaching Research and Academic service.

The successful incumbent will be required to contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across several subjects in our Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies major which is part of the Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University. You will work collaboratively to develop and renew the curriculum. You will be expected to contribute to excellence in research through publications and effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree Research students.

The successful applicant will pursue an active scholarly research agenda that aligns with La Trobe Universitys Research Strategy and helps the School to develop new relationships with government organisations community groups and industry partners both nationally and internationally. The School encourages applicants from all areas of GSDS or cognate disciplines to apply. We especially welcome applications from candidates demonstrating expertise in critical intersectional and feminist perspectives in one or more of the following areas: postcolonial or decolonial studies; trans and queer theory; or critical disability studies.

Duties at this level will include:

• Contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across several subjects in our Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies major.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies major.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with other staff in the Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies major and in the School.
• Conduct and lead innovative and high impact research and produce conference and seminar papers and publications resulting from that research.
• Contribute to building a robust and ambitious research culture within La Trobe.

Skills and knowledge required for the position:

• A PhD with specialisation in Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies or cognate disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theories relevant to teaching subjects in Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies.
• Demonstrated capacity for excellence in research in an area of immediate and direct relevance to Gender Sexuality and Diversity Studies with a preference for research demonstrating expertise in critical intersectional and feminist perspectives in one or more of the following areas: postcolonial or decolonial studies; trans and queer theory; or critical disability studies.
• Ability to develop researchrelevant relationships with government organisations community groups and industry partners both nationally and internationally

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

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How to apply

*Please note to be eligible for this opportunity you do not need to currently possess the full rights to work in Australia. International candidates are welcome to apply*

Closing date:Wednesday 4^th June 2025 @ 11:55pm

Position Enquiries:Dr Miriam Bankovsky Head of Department Politics Media and Philosophy School of Humanities and Social Sciences Email: Phone: (03)

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner Email: Phone: (03)

Position Description below:

PDLecturer Gender Sexuality and Diversity

PDSenior Lecturer Gender Sexuality and Diversity

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

• Cover letter;
• An uptodate resume; and
• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description

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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.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll 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

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.

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