Overview
EOI - Academic Sessional, Pathways (Enabling Programs) Fremantle and Sydney Campus
- Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education.
- Friendly and collaborative working environment.
- Level B (WA or NSW).
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
Pathways delivers high-quality enabling programs with the aim of preparing students for university study.
Regardless of their chosen undergraduate discipline, our enabling programs provide essential skills to transition to university study including academic writing, research and information literacy, career awareness, navigational skills, maths and human biology.
About the role
Pathways seeks expressions of interest from experienced Academics who have a passion for teaching those recent to university.
Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis across the Tertiary Pathway Program (for school leaver and mature age students) and UniPath (for Year 11 and 12 students).
Semester and block teaching opportunities are available.
We are looking for sessional academic staff members with subject matter expertise in enabling education, including one or more of the following areas:
- Academic literacy and communication skills
- Research and academic writing
- Human biology
- Mathematics
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct tutorials and lectures to a high standard, including preparing lesson plans and facilitating informed group discussions and activities to enhance student engagement.
- Consult with students on weekly topics, readings, and upcoming assessments.
- Assist 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.
- Complete relevant induction/professional development through the university.
- Identify and engage students at risk of course failure or non-completion and ensure appropriate supports are put in place.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
- A minimum of an undergraduate qualification (possession or progress toward Honours, Masters or PhD desirable) and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Prior teaching experience at the tertiary level with understanding of core academic skills required for successful university study, enabling pedagogy and/or adult learning principles.
- Experience in or awareness of secondary teaching will be an asset for those interested in teaching UniPath.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to foster high levels of collegiality and empathy with students.
- Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to incorporate technology into teaching and learning or willingness to learn.
- Proven ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment.
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply Notre Dame (note: external link not included here).
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.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Anita Zele,
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
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