Academic Lead, Work-Integrated Learning

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Aug 2022

Te Pokapū Ako ā-Mahi | Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Hub
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

 

  • Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (permanent) position
  • Competitive remuneration and generous annual leave provision

 

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Academic Lead? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

 

Ōu Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - The UC Team

The mahi undertaken at UC is the catalyst for positive changes. We are future focused, and role model respectful engagement, lead constructive culture and empower UC whānau | family to be the best they can be every day.  We do this by using the UC Values  to guide our processes and practices, along with our good judgement, expertise and strategic organisational relationships.  Strategic objectives for 2022 see us focusing on leadership capability, employee experiences and wellbeing for staff, which we are confident will result in enhancing our overall organisational culture.

 

Ōu Pūmanawa Tangata - The WIL team

You will work within a dynamic Ako ā-Mahi team who advocate for successful ākonga | student outcomes - preparing students for their future working lives is at the heart of everything the team does.  The WIL Hub has been established to lead the strategic approach to Work-Integrated Learning at UC and support its practitioners to continue to advance WIL with a long-term goal of providing integrated learning opportunities to all students. You, operating within Ako ā-Mahi Hub, will champion these values.

 

What is it like to be an Academic Lead?

This is an exciting role in a future-focused and diverse environment. You are an engaging teacher whose passion for developing student confidence and employability will shine through as you develop, manage and teach a range of interdisciplinary courses that make up the PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) Programme.  

Your focus on the research, advisory and advocacy aspects of this mahi | work will support the achievement of strategic and operational objectives of WIL at UC. You will thrive engaging in innovative research and collaboration, committed to the advancement of the scholarship, pedagogy and practice of Ako ā-Mahi. You will have the ability to develop trusted relationships and become an important advocate for WIL at UC.

This is a role where you will be challenged and rewarded, with a direct impact on student employability outcomes. We are a motivated and passionate team, where there is scope for you to hone your existing skills with plenty of opportunity for knowledge growth in areas that interest you. 


Tell us what you can bring to our WIL whānau

We are looking for someone with either an academic / research or Work-Integrated Learning background, who has worked in practical learning environments and understands the value of WIL. We are interested to hear what YOU can bring to our Ako ā-mahi whānau. Tell us your strengths, areas of expertise, your drive, motivation and what you can contribute.

 

What we offer

  • relocation support
  • flexible working arrangements
  • supportive working environment
  • generous annual leave provisions and competitive salary
  • professional development opportunities
  • a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite café's and eateries, and more.

 

For more information, please visit: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

 

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 28th August 2022 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. 

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


Job Details
Reference # 9811
Posted on 15 Aug 2022
Closes on 28 Aug 2022 23:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Associate Professor, Lecturer, Professor, Senior Lecturer
Job level(s) Academic, Experienced
Work type(s) Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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