Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)
Contract/Temp
Senior Teaching Fellows are expected to contribute actively to teaching and learning within the university, primarily at undergraduate level.
They will be principally engaged in education-related activities including the scholarship of learning and teaching to advance the University's goal of education excellence and innovation.
The incumbent will be expected to maintain currency with the discipline and/or professional practice, and carry out activities to further develop their scholarly and professional expertise relevant to the discipline.
A Senior Teaching Fellow works with support and direction from Academic staff classified at Level C and above and with an increasing degree of autonomy as the academic gains in skill and experience.
The appointee is expected to be aware of current areas of scholarship and development in communication and media studies.
The appointee will contribute mainly to the fast-growing Masters of Communications and Media Studies, ideally teaching subjects in digital media and communication as well as contemporary global media industries.
Experience in teaching industry-oriented postgraduate programs is desirable.
The role will be held by an enthusiastic and highly motivated academic with a proven track record in communication and media studies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has the primary purpose to teach but is required to have scholarship, research and/or administrative responsibilities.
Specific duties required of a Senior Teaching Fellow at Level B may include:
The conduct of all teaching-related activities of the university both on campus (e.g.
tutorials, laboratories, seminars) and off campus (e.g.
field trips, industry visits) including assessment and feedback.
Development of teaching, learning and assessment materials and activities in units related to the discipline.
Serve as a unit coordinator or a unit's chief examiner as assigned by the supervisor.
Foster and promote learning environments that are flexible, student-centred and accessible, including the utilisation of educational technologies.
Administrative functions connected with the courses and units in which the academic teaches including acting as chief examiner and unit coordinator.
Participation in all relevant committees, working groups and meetings of the School and the Campus as assigned by the supervisor.
Advance the University's education excellence by upholding equity, diversity, and inclusion, continuously developing teaching practices, and engaging in learning and teaching scholarship.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIAEducation/QualificationsThe appointee will have a Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
In many cases, a position at this level will require a doctoral or masters qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing.
In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard is had to teaching experience, experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, professional contributions and/or contributions to technical achievement.
Knowledge and SkillsProven ability to contribute effectively to the School's teaching programs in a manner that motivates, engages and inspires students to learn.
Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated record of teaching excellence in a tertiary environment.
Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and stay current with contemporary pedagogies to apply them effectively.
Ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly and research activities.
Experienced in curriculum development with knowledge of higher education structure and operations.
CompanyMonash University is Australia's largest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities.
In the most recent QS World University Rankings, Monash rated 55 in the world.
Monash University Malaysia is Monash's third largest campus, with over 8000 students and 900 staff.
We are a comprehensive campus offering degrees in business, engineering, medicine, science, information technology, pharmacy, social science and humanities across seven Schools.
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