Teaching Focused Academic - IT

Job Description

• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team
• Showcase your leadership
• Work in a discipline area you are passionate about

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly . One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the VU Block Model®:

VU has revolutionised the First Year experience! 

In an Australian first, the VU Block Model® has been designed and implemented by the best learning and teaching experts, to ease the transition of students into first year and to set them up for a successful University experience. The teaching positions provide exciting opportunities for people with a commitment to innovative teaching practices to work with a teaching team dedicated to delivering a unique first year experience.

We are looking for a passionate and innovative academic with expertise in IT who not only wants to be part of this exciting initiative, but is seeking an opportunity to teach first year students as part of our VU First Year College®. 

About the Role: 

We are looking for a passionate and innovative academic with expertise in IT keen to take workshops and other sessions with students as part of our VU First Year College®.

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) 22.05 hours per week continuing position, commencing in April/May 2024 at a Teaching Focused Academic A Classification Level 3 - 6, Salary range $82,415 per annum (pro rata) - $93,509 per annum (pro rata), plus 17% Superannuation.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have completed a master’s degree in IT or related field and have substantial knowledge and experience
• Experience of higher education teaching in the area of IT
• Are flexible and adaptable
• Are passionate about teaching first year university students
• Have a strong passion for teaching and a desire for continuous improvement and development in student learning.

Benefits:

• 17% employer superannuation contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff .

How to Apply:

For a Position Description, please click here.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your CV
• Your responses to the selection criteria as per the Position Description.

Applications close: Sunday 28 April 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST). 

Please note:  Applications which do not address the selection criteria (as noted on Page 3 of the PD) will not be considered. 

Who to Contact:

For further information relating to the position, please contact Rechelle Martinez, Head of Operations by email at [email protected] .

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.