Overview: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CASUAL SESSIONALS – BIOSCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY Overview Expression of Interest for sessional teaching and markin g in the fields of Microbiology and Immunology in the Biosciences and Food Technology discipline of the STEM College – School of Science Based onsite in Melbourne – Bundoora and/or City Campus Casual hours commencing in Semester 1 2025 Contribute to a culture of quality learning and teaching in the Discipline of Biosciences and Food Technology The volume, nature and availability of sessional teaching will vary based on the needs of the school including course offerings, timetabling and student demand. About RMIT RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. About the Role and Your Responsibilities The School of Science is recognised for its experiential learning practices, customised programs, high-tech facilities, and excellence in research. Biosciences and Food Technology at RMIT actively engages with industry to ensure our programs meet the needs of this rapidly expanding field and our graduates are in high demand. To help to support our delivery of programs we require passionate and experienced staff that will prepare and deliver teaching and / or marking in the fields of Biosciences and Biotechnology. We welcome expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to register their interest to teach and/or mark on a casual basis within the Discipline. The volume, nature and availability of sessional teaching will vary based on the needs of the Discipline including course offerings, timetabling and student demand. Essential criteria Previous experience with biosciences and/or biotechnology related teaching related teaching particularly a First Year Microbiology and Immunology practical class, which includes technical skills in Basic Microbiology Immunology (serology) Diagnostic Microbiology Research Methods Evidence of teaching ability and the capacity to engage students in an enthusiastic, concise, engaging, and informative manner, as guided by the course coordinator. Demonstrable knowledge, technical skills and safety practices of requisite content for course/s taught within Bioscience and Food Technology programs. Demonstrable ability to grade student assessment and provide appropriate feedback. Effective interpersonal skills, including both written and oral communication skills. Demonstrable punctuality and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Minimum Qualification requirements for teaching: Minimum Honours or above for Bachelor level courses. Minimum PhD for Master’s level courses. Note: Candidates who hold Bachelor’s Degree but have extensive teaching and/or industry experience are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for appointment. These candidates must undergo Qualifications Equivalency assessment at RMIT to be eligible for this position. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ Apply ’ link at the top of this page. Applications Close: 9 Feb 2025 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms) . To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, v ia talentsupportrmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.