Lecturer (Veterinary Biosciences)

**Job no**: 0058850
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Faculty of Science
**Department/School**:Veterinary Biosciences, Melbourne Veterinary School
**Salary**:Level B - $110,236 - $130,900 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About the Faculty of Science**

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food, Forest & Ecosystems Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and The Melbourne Veterinary School.

This depth of knowledge positions the faculty to better understand, explore and impact our world and humanity, within a truly comprehensive Faculty of Science.

**About the Role**
The Lecturer (Veterinary Biosciences) will provide excellence in teaching and research and will contribute to the Faculty’s teaching and research in areas such as animal health, anatomy, physiology and welfare. The position will draw upon clinical and basic scientific knowledge to deliver teaching to undergraduate and graduate students in the DVM program, particularly in years 1-3 of the course.

The position will have strong commitment to innovative, high quality teaching and the provision of supervision to research higher degree students and will deliver teaching to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students, developing and delivering lectures, workshops and classes throughout the DVM program.

The position will be primarily located at the Parkville campus of the University of Melbourne but will be expected to teach and to attend meetings, seminars and conferences. other campuses or facilities from time to time.

Responsibilities include:

- Contributing to teaching and learning at all levels, which enhance student learning and experience in a variety of settings by delivering tutorials, lectures, practical demonstrations and laboratory-based workshops which may extend to preparation individual consultations and the provision of online resources
- Assisting in the development of innovative programs and curriculum design and development of learning materials, and identify appropriate approaches to teaching within the discipline
- Undertaking independent and innovative research and delivering against research objectives to meet project milestones and reporting schedule
- Leading and fostering research activities of, and mentoring students as appropriate to the level of the role

**About You**
As a Lecturer (Veterinary Biosciences), you will have demonstrated experience of independent teaching and will be required to develop teaching materials and contribute to the management and development of Veterinary Pre-Clinical Science teaching within the School. You will have the ability to work independently under limited supervision and as a member of the team to deliver high-quality teaching and/or scholarly outcomes.

Lecturers at the University of Melbourne will contribute to scholarly activities through independent contributions to teaching and to research and professional practice resulting in high impact publications and outputs, as appropriate to the level of appointment.

You will also have:

- An awarded relevant veterinary degree or equivalent degree registrable in the State of Victoria or a post-graduate research degree awarded in a relevant discipline, or close to completion with relevant experience in a similar position
- Prior experience in innovative and effective teaching at undergraduate/DVM level within a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in providing academic mentoring and consultation to students
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English, appropriate for scientific and lay audiences including the preparation of original oral and written presentations and publications.
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe e