Work type: Casual employment, ongoing across 2027

Location:  Bendigo Campus

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:

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

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday 3rd December at 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Associate Professor, Lisa Hanson

Email:  L.Hanson@latrobe.edu.au

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• A 1 page cover letter outlining your relevant skills and areas of teaching interest and availability across 2027.
• An up to date resume.

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 in previous employment 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.