NATIONAL CENTRE FOR PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
La Trobe University
Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Prosthetics and Orthotics
The National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics is a department within
the School of Human Biosciences, a multi- disciplinary school within the
Faculty of Health Sciences. The Centre provides the only university,
undergraduate course in prosthetics and orthotics in Australasia and
provides a national focus for professional development and research in
prosthetics and orthotics. The Centre offers a 3 1/2 year degree, a 4 year
honours degree and a higher degrees program. Research interests within the
Centre include biomechanics of normal and pathological gait, computer
simulation of amputee gait, orthotic management of Rheumatoid Arthritis,
service delivery to rural and remote populations, cultural aspects of
service delivery to indigenous populations, and computer aided design and
manufacture of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
The Centre is seeking to make an appointment at the Associate
Lecturer/Lecturer Level to take primary responsibility for teaching and
subject coordination in a number of undergraduate subjects. The successful
applicant will have a minimum of an honours degree and will preferably hold
a higher degree in a related area. He or she will have highly developed
communication skills and a familiarity with common computer applications.
He or she will have demonstrated an ability to work in a self directed
manner and as part of a successful team. The successful applicant will be
eligible for membership in the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association,
will have experience in providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services and
will have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the Prosthetics and
Orthotics profession.
The position attracts a remuneration package of AU$38,844 to AU$52,714
(Level A)/AU$55,490 to AU$65,894(Level B), including employer
superannuation of 17%. Closing date: 6 January 1999. Applicants must obtain
a position description and details of how to apply by visiting our website
at www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/, or email: [email protected] or
telephone +61 3 9479 1365 quoting reference number ACAC/4283. For further
information, contact Dr. Tim Bach, telephone +61 3 9479 5884 or
email:[email protected]. La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
More information about the National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics
may be obtained by visiting the NCPO website at
www.latrobe.edu.au/www/ncpo/.
