The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Expression of Interest - Academic Sessional Staff
School of Education, Fremantle

About the University

Since its inception in 1989, Notre Dame has become a leader in higher education and now has over 12,000 students enrolled across its three main campuses in Broome, Fremantle, and Sydney.

About the School

The School of Education aims to develop passionate, profession-ready teachers who are highly valued in a range of settings. Whether our graduates choose to work in early childhood, primary or secondary education, we recognise that teaching is more than a profession – it is a vocation. With the support of our leading educators, they will develop the skills to lead and inspire future generations.

About the Role

The School seeks expressions of interest from experienced Academics, who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis across a variety of programs.

We are looking for sessional academic staff members with subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Health and Physical Education
• Primary Teaching
• Science
• Practicum Supervision

Sessional academic staff in Secondary Teacher Education across all subject areas and in postgraduate study in education are also invited to express their interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials/lectures to the standard of the School, which includes preparing lesson plans for tutorials/lectures and facilitating informed group discussions to enhance student engagement.
• Consultation with students in relation to readings, weekly topics and upcoming assessments.
• Assisting with assessment administration, such as marking, entering results and providing feedback to students as required.
• Attend meetings as required by the Course Coordinator/Program Coordinator.
• Identify students at risk by thorough tutorial attendance recording.

About You

• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University
• Qualified to at least one AQF qualification level higher than the course of study being taught, or with equivalent professional experience. A minimum of an undergraduate qualification.
• Prior teaching experience at the tertiary level with sound understanding of pedagogical and/or adult learning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes including online delivery.
• Demonstrated ability in developing resources/curriculum documents as well as criteria and standards based assessment tasks.
• Ability to, or a willingness to learn how to, incorporate technology (e.g. Blackboard, zoom, email, internet) into teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster high levels of collegiality and ability to empathise with students.
• Proven ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines, in a busy education environment.

Enquiries about the role

Please contact Professor David Geelan, [email protected], quoting the job title in the subject line.

How to apply

Please apply online with an up to date resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please indicate your availability and area of interest and experience.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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.