• Fixed Term Appointment until 31 August 2027
• Part Time basis (0.20FTE) / 1 day a week
• Role to commence early January 2026
• Role can be located at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus or at our leading regional, Bendigo campus
• Level A Teaching Focused Academic

About the position

La Trobe Law School’s progressive and practical courses ensure that our graduates are career ready and ready to make a difference in their local and global communities. Our vision is to create a teaching and learning environment that emphasises academic excellence, access to justice and employability, with research outcomes that shape the law for the better.

The Doctoral Teaching Assistantship is a part-time, teaching-focused role at 0.2FTE for a duration of up to 1.5-2 years (the actual period of employment may be shorter as it will not be extended beyond the academic year in which the successful candidate ceases to be a currently enrolled higher degree by research student based in the Law School). Applicants must be currently enrolled as a higher degree research student based in the Law School. The successful candidate will be allocated teaching in core Law or Criminology subjects.

Under the supervision and guidance of subject coordinators, the successful candidate will be allocated teaching activities that may include tutoring, marking and other tasks associated with the teaching and delivery of subjects. The successful candidate will be provided with opportunities to participate in mentoring alongside other skills development programs offered to staff at the Law School.

Some of your duties will include:

• Under the guidance of subject coordinators, teach subjects providing a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of tutorials, blended or face-to-face modes.
• Provide constructive, fair and timely feedback on learning to students.
• Work with subject or course coordinators on innovative subject and course level curriculum design, development and review in areas such as, but not restricted to, online and blended delivery, and assist in taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate how these initiatives improve the student experience.

Skills & Experience

• Current enrolment as a higher degree by research student based in the Law School.
• General understanding or previous experience in using subject administrative systems effectively, including timetabling, learning management systems, results reporting, and student record systems.  It will be expected the imcumbent learns this on the job, if no prior experience. 

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

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site childcare 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 Tuesday 21 October 2025

Please note: This opportunity is open only to applicants who hold full working rights in Australia.

Position Enquiries: Darren O'Donovan, Senior Lecturer

Email:  D.ODonovan@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD Doctoral Teaching Assistantship (TF).pdf

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

• A Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume and;
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria located in the position description.

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 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

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