LaTrobe University, Archaeology and History

Senior Lecturer – European History

• Educate and inspire the next generation of historians
• Full-time, continuing role based at our vibrant Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• $104,274 - $120,233 (Level C) per annum plus 17% superannuation

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 2014), 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 position

As opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and collegial academic to undertake both teaching and research within the Department of Archaeology and History. Both Archaeology and History disciplines possess an ERA of 5. We are looking for an academic with a background in European History to deliver subjects including ‘Genocides and Holocausts’ and ‘Nazi Germany and Europe’.  You will provide leadership in curriculum development and will contribute to a robust and ambitious research culture with alignment to the Research Focus Area (RFA) of Transforming Human Societies.

The candidate

To be successful in this position you will possess:

• PhD in History or cognate discipline;
• Demonstrated scholarly approach to learning and teaching and contribution to inter- disciplinary teaching pedagogy and research;
• Proven strong track record of published high quality/high impact research relative to opportunity; and demonstrated capacity to attract research funding;
• Demonstrated commitment to innovations in teaching and learning in areas such as online and blended delivery; and
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students to completion.

Working at La Trobe University provides employees with numerous benefits and rewards including:

• Up to 17% Employer Superannuation
• Child care facilities
• Salary packaging
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• On-campus facilities including great eateries, gym, pool, tennis courts, banking, travel agent plus much more!

Closing date: Sunday 30^th August 2015 (11.55pm AEST)

For a position description and to apply please visit latrobe.edu.au/jobs

You are only required to submit a cover letter and CV with your application.

The successful applicant would be expected to commence prior to semester one 2016.

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La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.