Position Number: 0065801
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Science
School: BioSciences
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Deliver engaging, student-centred education in the first-year biology program.
- Apply evidence-based approaches to support educational research and continuous improvement in teaching.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an Education Focused Associate Lecturer to contribute to the School of BioSciences’ first-year biology program. In this role, you will engage in teaching activities such as delivering classes, marking assessments, supporting students, and contributing to curriculum development.
You will play a key role in coordinating practical or workshop streams and collaborating with the first-year teaching team under the guidance of the program coordinator. Your teaching will be informed by evidence-based approaches, with a strong focus on educational research and continuous improvement.
The role has a 60% teaching, 20% educational research, and 20% service allocation, with a focus on delivering high-quality, student-centred education. You will also have the opportunity to engage with the academic community through initiatives such as the BioSciences Research and Innovation in Teaching Effectiveness (BRITE) group or the Teaching and Learning Committee.
This position will focus on first-year biology for the first five years, with potential to expand into other areas of teaching depending on your expertise and the needs of the School after this time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver different class formats (seminars, tutorials, practicals, field trips and workshops) across the first-year biology program and other programs as directed by the School Work Load Allocation Committee
- Contribute to the administrative load associated with the first year program as directed by the relevant subject coordinator. This includes responding to student queries, posting and updating of online materials etc
- Contribute to the development of curriculum and subject / course materials
- Contribute to the development, marking and compilation of assessments, including assignments and examinations
- Implement current best practice in approaches to teaching and assessment and be responsive to evidence-based research and feedback on these practices
You may be a great fit if:
You are a committed and engaging educator with experience of teaching biology at the tertiary level, with a commitment to inclusivity in student learning, and the ability to work collaboratively with students.
You will possess extensive organisational skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills including a demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
You must also have:
- Graduate Certificate of University Teaching or equivalent formal teaching training
- Experience teaching biology at the tertiary level in an independent capacity (must be in a position of more authority than a demonstrator)
- Sound knowledge of introductory level biology
- Evidence of expertise in a specific area of biology as demonstrated by completion of a PhD in a relevant field of biology
- Excellent communication skills in English, including the capacity to explain material plainly and helpfully
- Ability to improvise and adapt to new demands, including exploring and implementing different teaching methods
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – School of BioSciences
The School of BioSciences is the home to over 60 research groups, 5 Research Centres, 160 academic staff and 240 Research Higher Degree students. Research in the School covers a wide range of topics from discovery to biotechnology with strengths in ecology and evolution, marine biology, microbial biology, genetics and genomics, animal behaviour, biosecurity and pest management, reproductive biology, systems biology, biological pollution and botany. The School is the home to the University of Melbourne’s first year biology program which serves 2500+ students each year feeding into the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Environmental Science. Majors of the Bachelor of Science taught through BioSciences are: genetics, plant science, zoology, ecology and evolution, marine biology and biotechnology. BioSciences also runs a Masters program in Biotechnology.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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 available for this position.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva 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.
Position Description
