• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
• Level B $108,804 - $128,689 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered at this time.

Who are we?

The Faculty of Science Engineering & Built Environment is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and ground-breaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

As a Lecturer in Forensic Science, you will:

• Lead teaching teams for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs to enhance student learning and outcomes.
• Design, conduct, and lead high-quality research and creative activities, generating impactful outputs in forensic science.
• Collaborate to develop innovative research outcomes.
• Play a key role in delivering units for the Bachelor of Forensic Science and Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours).
• Assist with teaching in other Science courses within the School, as required.
• Develop a strong research program in the field of forensic science.
• Ideal for candidates with a strong track record in scholarly teaching and research, and a passion for advancing real-world impact through research and researcher development.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.

Here's how to apply:

To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Janine McBurnie (Head of School, School of Life and Environmental Sciences) via email at janine.mcburnie@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD #564389 Lecturer Forensic Science .pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday 18^th October.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.