Lecturer, Tourism and Event Management

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Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Teaching Focused, Level B - Teaching Focussed

• LevelB, Tourism and Event Management teaching-focused position
• Fixed-term (9-month) contract
• Full-time
• Position to be located at the La Trobe Melbourne Bundoora Campus

About the La Trobe Business School

La Trobe Business School is a leading Australian Business School committed to enhancing business learning through education and research, which is innovative, responsible, and engaged.

• AACSB Accredited, MBA ranked in top 100 globally and accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
• Ranked 4th in the world and 3rd in Australia for overall contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021.
• Ranked in top 400 universities globally by QS World University Rankings 2022 and the ARWU 2021.
• Our graduates are highly regarded by industry - ranked second in Victoria for employer satisfaction with our graduates (QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2021).
• We deliver business and management programs accredited by professional quality assurance agencies including the Australian Computer Society, the Australian Human Resources Institute, the Australian Marketing Institute, the CPA and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• We provide flexible, future-focused courses and innovative learning spaces built for collaboration in learning and teaching.

About the position

The successful appointee will play a key role in the ongoing development and enhancement of the curriculum within the Tourism and Event Management discipline, drawing on their area of expertise.

The appointee must have experience in teaching management and will be responsible for coordinating and delivering subjects at both undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, ensuring that content remains current, engaging, and aligned with industry standards.

In addition, the appointee will actively foster and maintain collaborative relationships between the School and relevant industry partners, helping to strengthen professional connections and enhance student employability.

A further expectation of the role is the pursuit of scholarly research that contributes meaningfully to the advancement of learning and teaching practices within the Tourism and Event Management discipline, supporting innovation and academic excellence.

Skills and Experience

• PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching, subject coordination and curriculum development.
• Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last three years that have improved the
• student experience, and the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT).

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

How to apply

Closing date: Thursday the 18th of September 2025

Position Enquiries: Stephen Teo, Head of Dept, Management and Marketing, Email: S.TEO@LATROBE.EDU.AU

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

• A separate document addressing each essential criteria bullet point under the skills and knowledge required for the position which is located in the position description.
• Please include copies of five most recent teaching evaluations for subjects you coordinate/teach
• Please do not submit copies of journal articles, degree certificates or testamurs.

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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.

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.

Advertised: 28 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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