Lecturer (Sociology/Social Justice), School of Arts and Sciences
Description
Lecturer (Sociology/ Social Justice), School of Arts and Sciences
Based at our Sydney Office
Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed-Term Opportunity (12 months)
(Open for internal candidates only)
- Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
- Supportive Staff and work environment
- Level B $110,602 pa (Base) Sydney + 14% superannuation
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The National School of Arts and Sciences is one of two national schools in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business. The National School is based on two distinct campuses in Fremantle and Sydney. The School of Arts and Sciences delivers a practical, ethical and industry-focused education in diverse areas of study such as the liberal arts, communications and media, counselling and science, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs on offer.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The School of Arts & Sciences offers courses in Social Justice and Sociology as part for a major or minor within the Bachelor of Arts. We are seeking an academically qualified candidate with teaching experience in tertiary education to join the School on our Sydney campus as a 12-month maternity cover. The appointee will deliver courses in the discipline area, with a particular emphasis on expertise in the areas of environmental justice, Social Movements, and Social Science Research Methodologies.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and other classes as relevant.
- Initiate and develop course and program material informed by contemporary developments in Social Justice and Sociology.
- Undertake course coordination.
- Develop program material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior staff.
- Undertake marking, assessment, and moderation.
- Undertake consultation with students.
- Undertake a range of administrative functions, the majority of which relate to the courses in which the academic teaches.
- Attend departmental and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of relevant committees.
About You
Qualifications & Experience
- A PhD or Masters qualification in Sociology/Social Justice or related field
- Experience in teaching Sociology/Social Justice or related disciplines at tertiary level, including course (subject) coordination
- Expertise in the areas of Environmental Justice, Social Movements and Social Science Research Methods.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
- Proven ability to prepare, coordinate and deliver high quality teaching and learning in undergraduate programs, including the ability to produce curriculum informed by contemporary developments in social justice and related disciplines.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural awareness, safety and security, especially when engaging professionally with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
BENEFITS
- Generous training and development opportunities
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
CONTACT US
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria to enable us to assess your suitability for the role.
Applications close: 7 July 2024
HOW TO APPLY
For further information on how to apply, please visit: www.notredame.edu.au/about/employment/how-to-apply
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti Shukla, Talent Acquisition Partner - [email protected]
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.