Job no: 0055080
Work type: Fixed Term, Fixed Term (Periodic)
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department/School: School of Culture and Communication
Salary: $75,289 – $102,163 (Level A) (Pro rata for part time)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic – Part time – 17% super

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

About the Faculty of Arts 
The Faculty of Arts is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages people with diverse experiences to apply. This includes First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, Deaf and hard of hearing people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+, and neurodiverse people. If you have any accessibility requirements for the application or interview, please contact us. We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. A position description is available in alternate formats if required, including USB, Large Print and Plain English.

The Faculty actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion practices to achieve our vision.

About the Role
The School seeks to appoint a fixed-term Subject Coordinator (Teaching Associate – part-time teaching only) with the capacity to teach in the area of Creative Writing. The successful applicant will be a committed and engaging educator.

In this position, your primary responsibility will be the coordination of teaching activities such as lectures and seminars/tutorials and the preparation and delivery of these classes CWRI30014 ‘Advanced Screenwriting’ semester 1 and CWRI20009 ‘Writing for Screen’ in semester 2 in accordance with the Faculty’s Local Operating Rules. The Subject Coordinator reports to the Head of the Program.

This is part-time teaching only position.

In a typical week at work, you may:

• undertake subject coordination duties including the development of LMS sites and subject guides, the management of assessment extension request and the selection and supervision of sessional tutors, as required  
• prepare assessments in accordance with subject guidelines and coordinate assessment processes 
• undertake consultation with students
• manage breaches of academic integrity referred by tutors   
• resolve student issues referred by tutors or escalate to the relevant Head of Program 
• conduct lectures, seminars/tutorials in a blended mode to a high standard    

About You
A confident communicator with strong attention to detail, you will have a strong customer service focus and the ability to take initiative and work flexibly in a changing environment. A natural rapport builder, you will have the ability to work as a collaborative team member with the capacity to develop and maintain productive working relationships.

Ideally, you will further have:

• completed a Doctoral or Masters qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent relevant academic or professional or practice-based experience and expertise.
• adept in curriculum and subject material development 
• experience in supervising, coaching, and supporting staff and fostering an effective teaching team  
• capacity to teach diverse groups of students in a range of delivery modes
• experience using a range of pedagogical methods including creative writing workshopping;

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave options
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Be Yourself @ UoM
We recognise that our employees are at the core of all our successes and achievements. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. We promote inclusive behaviour, and we actively seek to learn from each other. Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria* (found in the Position Description) for the role. 

*For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au. We look forward to receiving your application.

Position Description: Position Description

Applications close: 21 Jan 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time