Literature Lecturer

About Us

Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. Trinity offers a warm collegiate workplace set amongst the leafy environs and historic buildings of Melbourne University’s oldest college, founded in 1872.

The College is committed to the safety of all children, and to providing a culturally safe and inclusive environment for those from diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

Foundation Studies is a pre-university course within the Pathways School at Trinity College that qualifies overseas students for entry to the University of Melbourne and other universities.

This teaching position in the Literature department in the Trinity College Foundation Studies program, will prepare and deliver the Literature curriculum in the form of tutorial classes and possibly lectures. The successful candidate will also prepare and administer assessment, correct student assignments and exams, submit student results and attend and participate in staff meetings which include those that monitor the academic performance of students. Lecturers are also expected to be available to students for consultation, mentoring and other duties relating to the subject and the broader program.   

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have a relevant tertiary level qualification in Literature or a closely related field. You must also have demonstrated experience teaching students Literature (or closely related humanities subjects) at an undergraduate university level, or in a Foundations Studies Program.

To succeed in this role, you should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members to develop curriculum, create teaching materials and perform other duties and responsibilities. 

Contract term:  This is a 12-month fixed term position commencing in January 2025. Work fraction can be varied from 0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE, subject to student enrolments. 

Salary: Level B3 – C1 FTE $86,791 – $95,212 (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

Benefits: Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:

•   Professional Development Opportunities
•   Flexible Work Arrangements
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
•   Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
•   Salary Packaging

Enquiries: Mark Nixon - Subject Leader, Literature  Email: mnixon@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

Applications close 11.59 Sunday 1 December 2024.

To Apply

To apply for this role Please submit a cover letter, your resume and your response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description in your application. 

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa.  The successful candidate must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children Employee Check.

Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTI.