Teaching Fellow - Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC)

Teaching Fellow - Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC)-2302216

 

HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (HEDC)
ACADEMIC DIVISION

About our team/Mō te tīma

The University of Otago is New Zealand's first and oldest University. It has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with over 20,000 students, assets in excess of $2.0 billion and 4,000 full-time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill.

The Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) is an academic department that provides an academic development service to the University by contributing to the development of University policy on teaching, learning and research, as well as offering academic support and advice to staff and students. 

HEDC works in partnership with staff and students to advance, preserve and promote the ideals, knowledge and values of higher education.

The role/Te mahi

We are looking for a Teaching Fellow to provide support in teaching across four of our programmes, under the supervision of the academic colleagues responsible for programme design and delivery.

In this role, you will be required to:
•    Be actively involved in the preparation of teaching materials.
•    Deliver tutorials and workshops.
•    Undertake assessment and administration duties for the four programmes.

This is a rare opportunity to combine a successful academic career with the work-life balance people enjoy at Otago. We foster a collaborative and collegial approach to teaching and research.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will have expert understanding of teaching and student learning at the tertiary level as well as:
•    A Bachelor’s degree (a PhD would be an advantage).
•    Proven ability to work with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds, from all departments and divisions, and at all levels of the institution.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position based in Dunedin.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The salary range for a Teaching and Professional Practice Fellow Band 1 is $70,692 to $82,008.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to learn more about joining our team, then please contact Professor Ben Daniel, Head of the Higher Education Development Centre, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2302216 will close on Sunday, 28 January 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Professor Ben Daniel    Tel: +64 3 479 5362

Position details: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range
 Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($70,692 to $82,008)
Organisation
 Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC)
Job Function
 Teaching