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Sessional Lecturers- Undergraduate /Postgraduate Casual, Sydney CBD La Trobe University Sydney Campus is operated by Navitas on behalf of La Trobe University, offering Foundation Studies, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. The Sydney campus has recently relocated to new premises under a renewed ten year agreement between Navitas and La Trobe University. La Trobe University Sydney Campus is looking for suitably qualified sessional teaching staff to teach in the following areas: Bachelor of Business • • •

Management Marketing Accounting

Bachelor of Information Technology • • • •

Network Engineering Information Systems Design Databases Object Oriented Programming

Master of Management (Project Management) • •

Project Management/Leadership Performance Management

Essential Skills & Experience • • • • •

Tertiary qualifications at the postgraduate level (preferably PhD), and equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline area. Degree in Education/Teaching or equivalent professional experience Demonstrated ability and experience in delivery of classes within a tertiary level education environment. Demonstrated experience in contributing to the development of scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Current undertaking of scholarly research

What we offer An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Melinda Law, Academic Manager, [email protected]. Please state the discipline(s) area in the subject line. Applications close on Wednesday, 10th May 2017. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. Only people who are eligible to work in Australia may apply for this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:

Lecturer, La Trobe University Sydney Campus (Master/Bachelor)

Division: Business Unit: Reports to: Full time or part time: Location: 1.

University Programs Division La Trobe University Sydney Campus Academic Manager Sessional Sydney, Australia

Overview of the Position:

Sessional academics have a teaching role and will contribute to providing high quality programs by ensuring their teaching is well-planned and innovative, in order to facilitate successful student experiences and outcomes. Lecturers are expected to adopt informed pedagogical practices, embedded in the context of La Trobe’s Digital Learning Strategy. 2.

Key Relationships: i.

Campus Director

ii.

Academic Manager

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Subject Coordinator

iv.

Other Teaching staff

v.

Academic Services staff

vi.

Students

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Key Result Areas:

Teaching i. Deliver teaching and learning materials in an engaging and supportive way in order to promote active learning, including activities which are authentic, student-centred, scaffolded, technology-rich. ii.

Integrate technology into learning & teaching and resources in alignment with La Trobe Digital Learning Strategy and in a meaningful, purposeful way (not simply showing a video). Seek to use ICT resources to their full capabilities (not simply using an interactive whiteboard to write on). Actively seek support from Learning Technology Coordinator in order to continuously build skills.

iii.

Promote a communicative and safe environment for students to ask questions, share with peers and receive feedback, including online forums, Turnitin audio feedback, polling.

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Ensure that week 1 promotes a positive environment where a community can be established and built upon. The first session needs to clearly define expectations including participation, textbook purchasing, homework etc., as well as subject-specific information. Blended Learning units especially require very transparent and thorough explanation of how the model works and the expectations of pre-class work and online engagement.

Professional Development

i.

Knowledge of current pedagogical practice and learning theories

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Participate in professional development offerings (Teaching and Learning and discipline- specific)

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Regularly visit the Professional Development page on the portal

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Enrol and participate in modules facilitated by the Learning & Teaching team (either face-to-face or online)

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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry (specific to teaching discipline area) which may include work with industry professionals, attending industry events, industry membership

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Collaborate with colleagues to actively be part of a peer community

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Engage in reflective practice to continuously improve and develop

Meetings i.

Regularly attend, and contribute to lecturer meetings

ii.

Attend (via phone/Skype), and contribute to meetings with Subject Coordinators (at least 3 times per semester)

____________________________________________________________________ Lecturer’s Duties and Obligations Payment includes the following: The Lecturer is to provide lecturing and tutoring or blended workshops at La Trobe University Sydney Campus as allocated by the Academic Manager and agreed to by the lecturer. This will be in alignment with requirements dictated by each subject’s Subject Learning Guide ii. Class preparation time (average 1 hour/week) iii. Be available for student consultation time ( 1 hour x 12 weeks) iv. Active use of available classroom technologies in order to support learning. This includes interactive whiteboards, Echo recordings, document cameras v. Digital upload to LMS of Subject Learning Guide, appropriately prepared and modified to reflect the specifics of Sydney Campus, prior to commencement of each semester. vi. Ensure that all LMS resources are modified to be customised for Sydney students prior to start of semester (especially assessments dates) vii. Accurate maintenance of attendance on the portal viii. Marking of all internal assessments using a rubric or grader. Feedback/results provided to students within 2 weeks of due date. Entering of marks on LMS within an appropriate timeframe ix. Make available marked assessments (worth more than 10%) for moderation, as detailed in the La Trobe University Sydney Campus Lecturers’ Guide x. Report suspected academic misconduct to Academic Manager xi. Report students that are at-risk because of poor progress and/or attendance to the Student Services & Student Support Manager and/or Academic Manager xii. Regularly check La Trobe University email account ([email protected]) and respond to student/staff emails in a timely manner xiii. Liaise with Academic Services staff where required xiv. Regularly communicate with relevant Subject Coordinator i.

xv.

Provide advice and assistance to students on academic matters relating to their unit, policies and procedures, and refer students to relevant support or administrative staff as necessary

xvi.

If nominated as Subject Lead: o

Supervise nominated courses, including taking responsibility for modifying LMS content, course oversight, unit delivery and the management of teaching staff in liaison with the Academic Manager

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Liaise with teaching staff within relevant units, regarding student progress and specific problems being encountered by students

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Liaise with La Trobe University Subject Coordinator and ensure comparability of learning outcomes, curriculum and assessment practices

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Adhere to La Trobe Sydney policies and procedures (available from the portal) Be open to observations from time to time by Academic Manager or other senior staff (face-to-face or through Echo recordings). There is also an evaluation program in place for student feedback towards the end of each semester Maintain a current Working with Children check The Lecturer shall not engage in any employment or activity which may adversely affect the standard of teaching delivered under this contract. The Lecturer must advise the Academic Manager of any activities outside of lecturing and tutoring duties at La Trobe University Sydney Campus which may be relevant to this requirement

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Qualifications and Selection Criteria:

Essential: i.

Tertiary qualifications at the PhD/postgraduate level and/or equivalent professional experience in a

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Demonstrated ability and experience in delivery of classes within a tertiary level education environment

iii.

Demonstrated experience in contributing to the development of innovative approaches to teaching and

relevant discipline area

learning iv.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues

Desirable: i.

Teaching qualifications

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Current scholarly research/publications

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Experience working in a multicultural education environment