Lecturer Chemistry (Teaching Focused)

Job No.:569866

Work type:Continuing

• Part-Time (0.8FTE) Continuing position
• Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• Level B Classification Level
• Base salary from $% superannuation

About the position

This position resides in the Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry and will contribute to the delivery of science biomedicine and related courses. The position will contribute to teaching in chemistry while also working at the interface with biochemistry biomedicine and related fields. This position involves using evidence-based methods to develop and evaluate teaching initiatives contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at La Trobe University by sharing best practices and coordinating and teaching subjects to deliver engaging high-quality learning experiences across diverse formats.

Responsibilities also include providing fair and timely feedback to students participating in innovative curriculum design and review especially in online and blended delivery embedding employability skills into the curriculum seeking funding for teaching improvements with mentoring support fostering local knowledge transfer and relationships serving on departmental and school committees adhering to university policies and undertaking additional duties as directed by academic leadership.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position you will have:

• PhD degree in Chemistry or closely aligned discipline
• demonstrated effectiveness in teaching curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face blended and/or online modes.
• evidence of innovative initiatives using cutting edge approaches undertaken in the last three years that have improved the student experience.
• demonstrated ability or potential to engage with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

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

PD - Lecturer Chemistry (TF).pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 11 January 2026

Position Enquiries: Professor David WilsonEmail:

Recruitment Enquiries:

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

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

• Cover letter; and
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document responding to ALL the Essential Criteria located in the Position Description

Please scroll down to apply.

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.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
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• Help transform the lives of students partners and communities now and in the future

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