Job no: 0055266
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Salary: Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support the delivery of the first-year Science Discovery subject through teaching, coordination, and student engagement.
- Engage in dynamic teaching activities while contributing to an innovative science curriculum shaping future scientific leaders.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Associate Lecturer will teach into the first-year Science Discovery subject, "Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s World," supporting Subject and Investigation Coordinators and acting as a key link between them and students. Responsibilities include delivering classes, seminars, tutorials, and workshops, as well as providing coordination, administration, and student support through weekly sessions, marking, and engagement activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate activities of the Tutors for the Science Discovery subject, including delivery of some tutorials and lectures where appropriate.
- Liaise with the Tutors and subject coordinator to ensure effective delivery of subject content.
- Participate in School meetings, workshops and events such as Open Day and other outreach programs.
- Assist with the online operation of the subject, including checking subject content and functionality.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining material clearly and constructively. You will be highly organised, with the ability to manage your time, coordinate teaching activities, and plan practical work. You will also demonstrate initiative, work well both independently and in teams, and be enthusiastic, adaptable, flexible, and eager to learn and teach.
You will also have:
- A higher degree (e.g., Masters or PhD) in geography, earth science, atmospheric science or cognate discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of climate change and environmental sustainability.
- Evidence of contributions in lecturing and tutoring; and a commitment to teaching and contributing to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching programs.
- A demonstrated ability to interact productively with other academic staff and to contribute constructively to the activities and administration of the School, the Faculty and the University.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respectful behaviour in the workplace.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – “School of Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences“
The School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences was formally established in 2021, following the merger of the Schools of Geography and Earth Sciences. The new School synergises discipline strengths in Geography, Atmospheric Science and Geoscience.
The School offers undergraduate and graduate research programs in these core discipline areas, and in the multi-disciplinary fields of Climate Change, Environmental Science and Archaeological Science. The research within the School is built upon extensive expertise in geography, geoscience and atmospheric science, ranging from the social sciences through to the quantitative physical sciences.
In addition to internationally recognised discipline expertise, we have strength in a number of multi-disciplinary areas including: climate change; resource futures; space, place and social change; environmental hazards; indigenous knowledge; and Earth system interactions.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
