EOI - Academic Sessional, Partnerships & Pathways
Description
EOI - Academic Sessionals
UniPath and Tertiary Pathway Program, Oran Park and Broadway, Sydney
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. Notre Dame is an Australian University which embraces both the modern Australian university tradition and the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic universities both in Europe and North America.
The University is especially noteworthy for its role as a leader in the great traditional professional disciplines of Health and Education, long associated with the mission of the Church in Australia. Through its Broome Campus, the University has also assumed a special role in the education of, and service to, the Aboriginal people of North Western Australia.
About Pathways
About the role/ Position Purpose
The School seeks expressions of interest from academics who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis in the Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP).
We are looking for sessional academic tutors with subject matter expertise in at least one or more of the following areas:
- Essential Maths
- Human Biology
- Research Skills
- Academic Writing
- Communication Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct teaching to the standard of the Pathways programs. This includes preparation for the tutorials and facilitating discussions to enhance student engagement.
- Consultation with students in relation to pre-tutorial tasks, weekly topics and upcoming assessments.
- Participating in assessment activities, including marking, moderation and providing feedback to students within the prescribed timeframes.
- Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct, in particular the Staff Code of Conduct.
- Undertake Professional Development as arranged by the National Director of the Program.
- Provision of a high level of pastoral care to students.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree and experience in Teaching in university pathway programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to teach small tutorial groups and engage students in their learning.
- Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes including online delivery.
- A keen interest in maintaining currency in scholarship and professional practice.
- 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 work effectively in a team.
- Ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment.
- Evidence of a high level of pastoral care to students.
Enquiries about the role: Please contact Anita Zele [email protected] by quoting the Job title and reference number in the subject line.
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Please indicate your availability and area of interest in your cover letter.
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.