Job Reference: 737890
About The Role:
The responsibilities of this position will encompass the coordination of units
and instruction in areas such as Web Communications, Writing on the Web,
Online Games and Play, as well as Social Media Communities and Networks.
Additionally, the role will include the supervision of PhD and Master's
students. There is also the potential for the position to involve course
coordination, thereby contributing to the overall academic structure and
curriculum development.
You are expected to understand the students learning experience through a
commitment to high-quality, effective teaching practices. This includes the
ability to integrate research, scholarship, and professional practice into
teaching activities, along with a dedication to teaching and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct learning activities online, in a distributed format, or face-to-
face as appropriate to stimulate and enhance student learning.
Collaborate with colleagues to design and develop an innovative curriculum
and learning materials.
Assess the learning needs of students and provide necessary teaching and
learning support to achieve intended learning outcomes.
Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback on their
learning.
Supervise the study programs of honours and postgraduate students engaged
in coursework, as well as Higher Degree Research (HDR) students, as
appropriate.
Stay updated on current theories and practices in the discipline and apply
them in teaching and learning.
Engage in professional development activities, including peer review in
higher education teaching, and maintain knowledge in discipline theory and
practice.
Contribute to curriculum innovation and design to enhance student
learning.
Perform various administrative functions related to the subjects taught,
including the moderation and assessment of student work.
Plan learning activities, units, and/or courses that reflect a strong
command of the field and are grounded in research-based pedagogy.
Join us!
Your application must include a resume and a cover letter explaining your
suitability for this position. The total length should be between 2 and 3
pages to help us assess your suitability for this role.
Essential Criteria:
A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical Professional role).
Demonstrated high level teaching skills and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery.
A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination.
Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
Demonstrated commitment to the application of relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
The criteria below are regarded as desirable, though not essential:
Expertise in online gaming,
Knowledge of social media platforms
Proficiency in online communication and web writing.
Experience in introductory first-year units
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
Applications close : Wednesday 13th of November at 2 pm
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is
subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background,
integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are
committed to being a Child Safe organisation, and this position may also
require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our
Curtin Careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3, 1) or
[email protected]
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the
recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation,
at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date
on the advert.