Lecturer - Ecology T&r

**Work type**:Continuing
- Full time
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Be part of a passionate and innovative team

**About the position**

Applications are invited for a full-time, ongoing position in the newly formed Department of Ecological, Plant and Animal Sciences (EPAS) in the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment at La Trobe University’s Bundoora Campus, Victoria, Australia.

The Level B appointee will be expected to establish and maintain a dynamic research program, teach at the undergraduate level, and will contribute to interdisciplinary research within the Department, School and wider academic community.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have:

- a PhD in ecology, botany, zoology, conservation biology or evolution, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
- A demonstrated track record of research excellence as evidenced by publications in highly regarded peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- The ability to communicate research results to a broad audience/the public.
- The clear potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that indicates the potential to be a leader in their field of biological science.
- A demonstrated track record of teaching excellence in a variety of face-to-face and/or hybrid and online modes to actively engage and educate undergraduate students to ensure student success.
- Ability and interest in developing or contributing to field courses.
- A flexible mindset to take advantage of diverse opportunities from emerging technology and research directions in ecology.
- An ability to mentor undergraduate and post-graduate students.
- Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position._

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**Benefits**:

- **17% employer contributed superannuation**:

- **On site child care facilities**:

- **Flexible work arrangements**:

- **Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses**

**How to apply**

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 5th January 2025.

Position Enquiries: John Morgan HOD - Environment & Genetics

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- **A short cover letter.**:

- **An up to date resume.**:

- **A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.**:

- **Research statement - 2 pages. The first page should summarize your most significant scientific accomplishments as a PhD student and/or as a postdoc. The remainder should explain your future plan and vision for your independent research program.**:

- **Teaching statement - 1 page that describe your past teaching experience and your teaching style and philosophy.**:

- **Diversity statement - 1 page that describes your past and/or potential future contributions to fostering inclusion and diversity.**:

- **Names of three (3) referees who will be contacted for reference letters.**

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

**_ 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_**.