La Trobe University’s success is driven by people
who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly
motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is among the top 100
universities in the world under the age of 50 (Times Higher Education Rankings
2013), one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher
education to regional Victoria. Our teaching and research address some of the
most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change
to benefit the communities we serve.
who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly
motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is among the top 100
universities in the world under the age of 50 (Times Higher Education Rankings
2013), one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher
education to regional Victoria. Our teaching and research address some of the
most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change
to benefit the communities we serve.
The Faculty of Education has a long and distinctive
history of progressive and socially engaged teaching and research in education.
The Faculty provides for the professional preparation of teachers in primary,
secondary, community, vocational and higher education.
history of progressive and socially engaged teaching and research in education.
The Faculty provides for the professional preparation of teachers in primary,
secondary, community, vocational and higher education.
The position
In this role you will make significant
contributions to the teaching, leadership and research objectives of the
Faculty of Education, will contribute to the supervision of graduate and
doctoral students and will undertake administrative responsibilities
commensurate with the role. You will have a demonstrable capacity to conduct
and lead research, attract national and/or international grants, and have
demonstrated evidence of leadership in teaching and learning. This position is
based at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. The successful candidate will be
expected to undertake a role as Deputy Head of School.
contributions to the teaching, leadership and research objectives of the
Faculty of Education, will contribute to the supervision of graduate and
doctoral students and will undertake administrative responsibilities
commensurate with the role. You will have a demonstrable capacity to conduct
and lead research, attract national and/or international grants, and have
demonstrated evidence of leadership in teaching and learning. This position is
based at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. The successful candidate will be
expected to undertake a role as Deputy Head of School.
The candidate
To succeed, you will possess:
- Record of leadership in postgraduate and
doctoral curriculum design and development Demonstrated experience in the
leadership, teaching and research in the areas of policy and leadership
studies, sociology, diversity studies, and/or further and higher
education. - Demonstrated experience in online teaching
development - Record of attracting honours/research students
and successful supervision - Significant record of nationally and/or
internationally recognised research and publications. Where relevant,
evidence of citations and journal rankings should be given. - Record of external competitive grant income
- A doctoral qualification in Education.
Closing date: 5th
January, 2014.
January, 2014.
Position Enquiries: Professor Tanya Fitzgerald (t.fitzgerald@latrobe.edu.au)
See the attached Position Description below:
Please address Key Selection Criteria and attach
these with your application.
these with your application.
This role is subject to a valid working with
children check.
children check.
Applicants should include with their applications
the names and contact details of three academic referees, including a current
employer, from whom reports may be sought. It would be appreciated if email
addresses for the referees could be included in the application.
the names and contact details of three academic referees, including a current
employer, from whom reports may be sought. It would be appreciated if email
addresses for the referees could be included in the application.
La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Employer.
For further enquiries on how to apply for this
role, please contact Lauren Brewerton, Senior Recruitment Advisor (Exec &
Talent) on 03 9479 6793.
role, please contact Lauren Brewerton, Senior Recruitment Advisor (Exec &
Talent) on 03 9479 6793.
