Subject Coordinator - The School of Culture and Communication (Multiple positions)

Job no: 0061147
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time or Part-time (0,4 to 1 FTE); / Fixed-term until 26 July 2024
Faculty: Arts
School: Culture and Communication
Salary: Level A – $ 80,258 -$108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Coordinate teaching activities such as lectures, tutorials and/or seminars for the School of Culture and Communication
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The School of Culture and Communication (SCC) seeks to appoint fixed-term Subject Coordinators to coordinate and teach the following subjects as a temporary replacement for the substantive coordinators:

Consumer Culture, Media and Lifestyle

Photojournalism

Popular Culture: From K-pop to Selfies

Exploring Irish Literature

The Subject Coordinators report to the Head of Program and are responsible for coordinating teaching activities such as lectures, tutorials and/or seminars and teaching delivery for the subject per the Faculty’s Local Operating rules.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake subject coordination duties including the maintenance of Learning Management System (LMS) sites and subject guides.
• Prepare assessments in accordance with subject guidelines in the University Handbook and coordinate assessment processes, managing assessment extension requests as required.
• Undertake consultation with students;   

Who We Are Looking For
You will bring excellent written and verbal communication, along with strong interpersonal skills. Additionally, you will work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating outstanding organizational abilities, effective time management, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching delivery;   
• Experience in supervising, coaching and supporting staff and fostering an effective teaching team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the learning orientations of a diverse student cohort, combined with the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to create inclusive learning environments. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The Faculty of Arts"
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description:

0061111_Subject Coordinator, Photojournalism_PD.pdf

0061123_Subject Coordinator - Exploring Irish Literature.pdf

0061148_Subject Coordinator, Cultural Studies_ Popular Culture From K-pop to Selfies_PD.pdf

0061147_Subject Coordinator, Cultural Studies_Consumer Culture, Media and Lifestyle_PD.pdf