Associate Lecturer in Biotechnology

2 weeks ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0060566 & 0060567
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.5 FTE); Fixed-term for 6 months (January - June 2024)
**Faculty**:Science
**Department/School**:School of BioSciences
**Salary**:Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. pro rata for part-time + 17% super (*PhD entry level $101,460 p.a.)
- **Multiple positions available**:

- **Help us deliver world-class teaching in the growing field of biotechnology**:

- **Work with enthusiastic biotechnology students to help prepare them for careers in bioindustry**

**About the Role**

Your responsibilities will include:

- Delivering lectures, tutorials, practicals, and workshops (predominantly on-campus)
- Contributing to the development, marking and compilation of assessments and grades, including assignments and examinations
- Implementing current best practice in approaches to teaching and assessment

**Who We Are Looking For**
We’re looking for people who demonstrate quality teaching practice who strive to develop their abilities further. You will have a strong ability to improvise and adapt to new demands, including exploring and implementing different teaching methods.

You will also have:

- A PhD in the biological sciences
- Sound knowledge in the fields of biotechnology and biology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the capacity to explain material plainly and helpfully
- Evidence of sustained and significant contributions in lecturing or tutoring; and a commitment to teaching and contributing to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching programs

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
- This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and _valid Working with Children Check_ to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team**
We are a team of expereinced teaching specialists in the School of BioSciences focused on designing and delivering biotechnology programs at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Our strength lies in our collaboration with industry to deliver world-class learning opportunities for our students. Our teaching incorporates Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and we strive to provide students with rich, real-world experiences of bioindustry, ranging from agricultural companies to pharmaceuticals firms. This role will provide you with ample opportunities to develop your teaching practice while networking with industry professionals.

**About the University of Melbourne**
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

**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

**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

**Please note that you are **not required** to respond to the selection criteria in the**

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the.

**Applications close: 4 DECEMBER 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)**

***:PD - Associate Lecturer in Biotechnology.pdf**

**Advertised**: 20 Nov 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 04 Dec 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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