Lecturer, Politics & International Relations

• Inspire and guide students and teach subjects in the Bachelor of Global Studies and pursue an active scholarly research agenda
• 1 Year Fixed Term Appointment /Full Time / Teaching & Research
• Remuneration at Academic Level B / Located at La Trobe’s Bundoora Campus

About the position

La Trobe University’s Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy seeks to appoint an outstanding academic to a fixed term full-time (1.0 FTE) position as Lecturer in Politics and International Relations. This role encompasses teaching, research and academic service.

The successful applicant will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across our Politics and International Relations program, including teaching core and elective subjects in the Bachelor of Global Studies, Master of International Relations, and Bachelor of Arts (Politics major). They will also contribute to supervision of Honours students and perform administrative tasks associated with their appointment.

Duties at this level will include:

• Preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and seminars in online, face-to-face or hybrid modes.
• Subject coordination including the supervision of tutors and maintenance of LMS sites.
• Marking and provision of constructive, fair and timely feedback on learning to students.
• Supervision of Honours candidates.
• Publication of high-quality research in leading peer-reviewed journals and publishers.

Skills and knowledge required for this position:

• A completed PhD in Politics, International Relations or a cognate field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, subject design and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, based on disciplinary expertise in Politics or International Relations.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach across a range of areas within the disciplines of Politics and International Relations.
• Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.

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

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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 Saturday 30^th November, 11:55pm, 2024

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, carers, LGBTQI+ people, and people with disabilities.

Position Enquiries: Dirk Tomsa, Head of Department Politics, Media & Philosophy, School of Humanities & Social Sciences Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 2666

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 5191

Position Description below:

PD-Lecturer Politics International Relations.pdf

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

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

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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 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

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.