Lecturer, Chemistry (Teaching Focused)

La Trobe University

Bundoora, Melbourne VIC

Teaching to Tertiary, Other (Education and Training)

Part time

Part-Time (0.8FTE), Continuing position

Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Level B Classification Level

Base salary from 114,855 + 17% 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.

Benefits

17% employer contributed superannuation

Onsite child care facilities

Flexible work arrangements

Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

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

Position Enquiries: Professor David Wilson,

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: david.wilson@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au