Professional Teaching Fellow 9 Month Fixed Term
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The opportunity
We are seeking a Professional Teaching Fellow to join Te Kupenga Hauora Māori at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
You will be required to teach into the foundation biology courses within the Hikitia te Ora (The Certificate in Health Sciences) programme. These courses provide students with an introduction to the structure function and process of the human body at the cellular and tissue levels alongside practical experience in laboratory environments. Hikitia te Ora is a bridging/foundational programme for students of Māori and Pacific ancestry. This position will also enable you to contribute to Māori Health curriculum planning development and implementation.
This is a fixed term (9 months) full time role (40 hours per week). The salary range for the role is $103717 $136470 based on skills and experience. For more detailed information please refer to the position description
Key Accountabilities include:
- Coordinating and delivering foundation biology courses within Hikitia te Ora Certificate in Health Sciences.
- Developing teaching and assessment materials and ensure fair consistent marking and feedback.
- Providing academic and pastoral support fostering an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.
- Contributing to curriculum development course evaluation and quality assurance within Te Kupenga Hauora Māori.
- Supporting key teaching service and recruitment activities.
He korero mou About you Our ideal candidate
Were looking for someone that possesses an in-depth understanding of Māori and Pacific culture with strong connections to these communities. You will have a postgraduate qualification in biology anatomy biomedical sciences or a closely related field. Prior teaching experience at a tertiary level is also required. Experience in developing educational material and an understanding of adult and bridging/foundational learning theory and practice are also valuable skills for this position.
Candidates must be flexible with tasks as required for the role including attending weekend and evening wānanga and related activities have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and excellent oral and written communication skills. A willingness to learn new skills develop new competencies and have a commitment to quality and continuous improvement are essential requirements for this position.
The ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative is crucial as is working in an Indigenous teaching space in a culturally safe manner. Commitment to te reo and tikanga Māori is essential. You will enjoy interacting with a wide range of people as well as working collaboratively in a team.
Skills required for this role include advanced knowledge of software packages including:
- MS Programmes including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook
- Advanced document and spreadsheet formatting
- Teaching platforms such as Canvas
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and several other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
How to apply Me pēhea te tuku tono
Applications should be submitted online before the closing date of 13 November. Please include your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role and your experience in teaching and curriculum development at a tertiary level.
We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.
Please reach out to Wills Nepia via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information :
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisi ... View more
